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Orleans, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
848
Population
964/sq mi density
$57,604
Median Income
$31,743 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$150,933 Zillow
$757
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,604 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Orleans 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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8088°N, 72.1995°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orleans County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").