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Stratton Mountain, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
97 Population 37/sq mi density
$174,722 Median Income $92,887 per capita
$1,045,500 Home Value $358,751 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,499 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$174,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,045,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stratton Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,061 ft (628 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates43.1162°N, 72.9053°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 143 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 100 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 110 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 101 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 113 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 115 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 109 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 63 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 116 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 114 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 115 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 121 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 137 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 70 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 110 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 99 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 94 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 112 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 108 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 2 204 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 94 km 94
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 9 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 16 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 58 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Stratton Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.7").

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