Wallingford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
680 Population 382/sq mi density
$79,750 Median Income $42,228 per capita
$262,900 Home Value $308,679 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$262,900 home value, $919/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wallingford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates43.4727°N, 72.9660°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 74.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

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

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 130 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 117 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 124 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 137 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 127 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 113 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 138 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 136 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 112 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 128 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 58 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 135 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 144 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 129 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 124 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 99 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 34 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 121 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 2 223 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

103 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 44 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 38 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 79 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 13, 1963 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 100 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 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in

Wallingford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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