Rutland, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
15,747 Population 2,086/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $36,431 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $282,406 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
488 Violent Crime/100K 3,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density2,086/sq mi
Coordinates43.6097°N, 72.9778°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 74.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 116 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 109 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 114 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 145 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 113 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 117 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 140 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 147 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 117 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 114 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 64 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 148 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 145 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 115 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 135 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 147 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 94 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 122 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 144 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 24 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 2 230 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 78 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 83 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 27, 2023 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 59 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 48 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 964 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in

Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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