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Pownal, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
587
Population
1,151/sq mi density
$55,156
Median Income
$16,774 per capita
$215,900
Home Value
$264,769 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
213
Violent Crime/100K
2,405 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,156 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pownal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 609 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7653°N, 73.2342°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in |
Pownal has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").