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Wardsboro, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
67 Population 609/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $51,003 per capita
$267,900 Home Value $366,647 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardsboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates43.0438°N, 72.7884°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 88 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 103 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 105 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 89 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 102 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 120 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 149 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 74 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 120 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 119 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 148 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 131 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 134 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 120 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 134 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 82 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 86 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 105 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 88 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 117 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 2 193 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,373 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 86 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 81 km 94
May 31, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 6 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 16 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 97 km 2
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 64 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 90 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 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.3 in

Wardsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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