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West Burke, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
165
Population
344/sq mi density
$24,444
Median Income
$26,465 per capita
$220,000
Home Value
$278,218 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,619 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,444 median income, 8.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Burke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6438°N, 71.9793°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in |
West Burke has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").