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South Hero, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Grand Isle County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
183
Population
169/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$64,963 per capita
$442,900
Home Value
$589,651 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,365 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$442,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Hero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6484°N, 73.3013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grand Isle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
South Hero has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").