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Rochester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
335
Population
532/sq mi density
$36,932
Median Income
$32,030 per capita
$251,500
Home Value
$332,191 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
21
Violent Crime/100K
800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,932 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$251,500 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8704°N, 72.8036°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").