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Rutland, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
15,747
Population
2,086/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$36,431 per capita
$176,400
Home Value
$271,148 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
441
Violent Crime/100K
2,732 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6097°N, 72.9778°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in |
Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").