Waitsfield, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
166
Population
252/sq mi density
$23,068
Median Income
$50,290 per capita
$460,000
Home Value
$570,375 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,068 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$460,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waitsfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 117.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1833°N, 72.8345°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Waitsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.0").