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Vergennes, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Addison County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,571 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$85,417 Median Income $38,752 per capita
$263,500 Home Value $345,918 Zillow
$1,040 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,040 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,417 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$263,500 home value, $1,040/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vergennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,045/sq mi
Coordinates44.1677°N, 73.2553°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAddison County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience81.6 / 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 Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 52 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 139 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 123 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 114 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 129 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 108 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 84 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 108 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 50 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 100 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 108 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 138 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 75 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 108 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 130 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 127 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 102 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 103 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 50 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 283 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 82 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 98 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 10 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 18 km 0
Aug 10, 2020 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 83 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 4, 1992 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Vergennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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