Orange County

VT · Pop. 128,196 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 128,196.

$/Acre: $13,187

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 317.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index104.5

Median Household Income$55,800

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,187

Median Home Price$804K

Acres for Sale3620

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,314 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)105 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K235

Property Crime /100K296

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak