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Readsboro, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
299 Population 243/sq mi density
$43,472 Median Income $36,551 per capita
$160,400 Home Value $243,597 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $701/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Readsboro 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

Elevation1,846 ft (563 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates42.7656°N, 72.9521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

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

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 142 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 72 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 128 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 142 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 75 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 75 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 127 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 97 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 81 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 97 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 97 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 147 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 97 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 145 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 106 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 133 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 100 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 111 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 96 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 94 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 2 199 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,620 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 74 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 54 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 72 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 76 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 80 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 39 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.5 in

Readsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.7").

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