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Westminster, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
622 Population 457/sq mi density
$90,938 Median Income $35,372 per capita
$285,300 Home Value $291,038 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,938 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$285,300 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates43.0785°N, 72.4543°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 141 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 83 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 76 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 113 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 82 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 75 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 146 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 99 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 123 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 146 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 104 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 122 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 146 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 111 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 94 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 59 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 80 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 63 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 168 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 72 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 86 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 28 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 93 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 88 km 2
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 91 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 70 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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