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Saxtons River, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 1,104/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $62,220 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $280,475 Zillow
$1,144 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 421 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,144/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxtons River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,104/sq mi
Coordinates43.1394°N, 72.5111°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 149 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 136 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 90 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 78 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 90 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 77 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 145 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 129 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 93 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 145 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 144 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 109 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 128 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 144 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 110 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 147 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 86 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 62 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 80 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 2 175 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,273 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 80 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 24 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 98 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 97 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 96 km 2
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 70 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.9 in

Saxtons River has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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