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Manchester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Bennington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
642
Population
181/sq mi density
$62,813
Median Income
$43,694 per capita
$458,100
Home Value
$608,376 Zillow
$479
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
141
Violent Crime/100K
1,273 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$458,100 home value, $479/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester 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 Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1600°N, 73.0671°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bennington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").