Vermont
Putney is a small town in Vermont with a population of 394. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Putney receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Putney stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Putney is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Putney is $262,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Putney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,092 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,257 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,493 |
| County GDP | $3,098M |
| Restaurants | 218 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 221 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,612 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $262,900 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $358,393 |
| Census Median Rent | $808 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,612 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,005/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9713°N, 72.5277°W |
| County FIPS | 50025 |
Winner: Democrat by 42.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 218 |
| Retail Stores | 221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |