Newport, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,413 Population 753/sq mi density
$48,194 Median Income $32,812 per capita
$179,000 Home Value $270,887 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
628 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,194 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
628 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density753/sq mi
Coordinates44.9367°N, 72.2096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrleans County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 98.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 127 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 123 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 144 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 136 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 108 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 130 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 76 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 105 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 132 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 127 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 146 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 116 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 138 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 99 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 121 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 141 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 148 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 125 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 56 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 78 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 39 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 56 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 19 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 30 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 66 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 16 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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