Orleans County

VT · Pop. 87,788 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Orleans County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 87,788.

$/Acre: $8,345

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 229.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index106.8

Median Household Income$55,792

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,345

Median Home Price$424K

Acres for Sale1272

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,145 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K141

Property Crime /100K117

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak