Essex County, VT

Living in Essex County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 41
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 45
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Schools 41
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Residents

6.2k Population -159 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate46%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$586 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood30%

Crime

Violent Crime in Essex County

United States45
Vermont20

Property Crime in Essex County

United States48
Vermont20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 3 22
Feb 15 2 19
Mar 25 3 16
Apr 40 3 5
May 52 4 0
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 65 4 0
Aug 64 5 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 43 4 1
Nov 32 4 6
Dec 19 3 21

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex County

Inland Flooding51
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Essex County, VT

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Newark School
11 miles, W
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Burke Town School
13 miles, SW

Private Schools

Private Schools near Essex County, VT

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Burke Mountain Academy
12 miles, SW
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East Burke School
14 miles, SW
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Lyndon Institute
19 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Essex County, VT

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Sterling College
32 miles, W
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Goddard College
46 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Essex County, VT

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Weeks Medical Center
19 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Essex County, VT

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