West Burke, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
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
39°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,444 median income, 16.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $933/mo rent
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 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 113.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
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
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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in |
West Burke has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").