Wells River, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
339
Population
179/sq mi density
$40,556
Median Income
$26,622 per capita
$160,800
Home Value
$240,598 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,556 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $755/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells River 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 38.1 inches. The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1565°N, 72.0680°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Wells River has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").