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Westford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
182 Population 157/sq mi density
$142,083 Median Income $56,671 per capita
$285,500 Home Value $498,064 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,365 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$142,083 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$285,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Westford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates44.6033°N, 73.0160°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChittenden County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 85.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0399 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)-0.02 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 55 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 148 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 130 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 114 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 75 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 98 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 94 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 140 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 123 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 98 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 83 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 55 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 105 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 87 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 58 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 140 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 92 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 128 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 109 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 13 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 36 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 46 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 62 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 47 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 18 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 98 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 24 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in

Westford has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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