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Northfield, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,165
Population
1,714/sq mi density
$50,417
Median Income
$25,719 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$308,392 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
618 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 75.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 777 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1465°N, 72.6571°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Northfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").