Proctor, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,568 Population 426/sq mi density
$65,375 Median Income $34,866 per capita
$196,100 Home Value $268,182 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,375 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,100 home value, $1,010/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Proctor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 83.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates43.6764°N, 73.0454°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRutland County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 83.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0393 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.38 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 107 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 102 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 113 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 147 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 147 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 104 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 125 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 131 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 124 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 150 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 64 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 105 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 148 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 106 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 127 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 150 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 126 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 135 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 88 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 239 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 96 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 50 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 67 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

Proctor has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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