Waterbury, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,728
Population
1,340/sq mi density
$59,934
Median Income
$44,899 per capita
$332,900
Home Value
$543,015 Zillow
$984
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,934 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$332,900 home value, $984/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3364°N, 72.7491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 25 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Waterbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").