Vermont
St. Johnsbury is a small city in Vermont with a population of 5,945. Residents earn $49,033 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Johnsbury receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Johnsbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Johnsbury is $49,033, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Johnsbury is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
St. Johnsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 87.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,033 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,915 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,220 |
| County GDP | $1,641M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 121 |
| Retail | 137 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,286 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.24% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $171,900 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $887 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,286 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.24% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,885/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 87.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4304°N, 72.0086°W |
| County FIPS | 50005 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.9% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |