Wilmington, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
370 Population 343/sq mi density
$54,861 Median Income $50,828 per capita
$290,400 Home Value $435,489 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime/100K 131 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,861 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$290,400 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilmington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 130.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,708 ft (521 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates42.8693°N, 72.8611°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 130.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 75 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 116 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 148 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 77 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 107 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 115 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 79 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 107 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 107 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 138 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 107 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 142 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 97 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 121 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 99 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 106 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 103 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 110 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 2 195 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,613 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 88 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 68 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 72 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 86 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in

Wilmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.7").

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