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Manchester Center, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Bennington County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,935 Population 418/sq mi density
$88,786 Median Income $47,279 per capita
$330,300 Home Value $608,376 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,499 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,786 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,300 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation993 ft (303 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates43.1884°N, 73.0352°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBennington County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0399 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience72.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 148 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 130 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 112 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 119 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 122 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 114 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 118 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 111 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 50 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 111 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 110 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 111 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 142 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 108 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 59 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 117 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 103 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 112 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 107 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 217 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 91 km 4
May 31, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 22 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 25 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 53 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 75 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 5 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in

Manchester Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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