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Swanton, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Grand Isle County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,732
Population
3,595/sq mi density
$71,307
Median Income
$26,935 per capita
$210,000
Home Value
$332,688 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
910 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,307 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Swanton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 79.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9245°N, 73.1194°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grand Isle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 25 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in |
Swanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").