Northfield, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,165 Population 1,714/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $25,719 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $324,071 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 34 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $977/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Northfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 75.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,714/sq mi
Coordinates44.1465°N, 72.6571°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 75.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.06"

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

44 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 92 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 61 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 104 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 130 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 133 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 138 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 91 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 144 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 126 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 140 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 108 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 149 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 125 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 90 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 103 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 123 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 92 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 141 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 103 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 1 245 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 58 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 98 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 52 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 41 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in

Northfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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