Townshend, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
158
Population
451/sq mi density
$38,295
Median Income
$47,700 per capita
$245,800
Home Value
$308,694 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,295 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$245,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Townshend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 130.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0495°N, 72.6704°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Townshend has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.6").