Marshfield, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
431 Population 1,658/sq mi density
$81,875 Median Income $33,848 per capita
$169,300 Home Value $331,724 Zillow
$1,136 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,300 home value, $1,136/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Marshfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,658/sq mi
Coordinates44.3534°N, 72.3497°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 125.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 29, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 109 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 35 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 82 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 129 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 142 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 108 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 146 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 130 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 117 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 139 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 130 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 90 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 107 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 109 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 140 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 131 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 94 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 124 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 93 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 246 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 67 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 91 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 82 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 30 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 23, 1995 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in

Marshfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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