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Richford, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Franklin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,600
Population
1,509/sq mi density
$49,954
Median Income
$22,967 per capita
$157,100
Home Value
$225,344 Zillow
$1,136
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
408
Violent Crime/100K
4,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,954 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,136/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Richford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 83.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,509/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9940°N, 72.6694°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Richford has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").