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Putney, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
394 Population 281/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $57,672 per capita
$262,900 Home Value $358,393 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 3,698 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$262,900 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Putney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates42.9713°N, 72.5277°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 72 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 87 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 145 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 73 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 136 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 86 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 127 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 97 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 136 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 110 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 126 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 124 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 100 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 70 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 66 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 132 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 2 171 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,500 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 63 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 99 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 28 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 79 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 58 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in

Putney has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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