Wells, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
423
Population
535/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$38,781 per capita
$198,400
Home Value
$333,074 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $1,208/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4187°N, 73.2123°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").