Saxtons River, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
519
Population
1,104/sq mi density
$91,250
Median Income
$62,220 per capita
$187,100
Home Value
$300,437 Zillow
$1,144
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,144/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxtons River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1394°N, 72.5111°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Saxtons River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").