Windham County

VT · Pop. 47,743 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Windham County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 47,743.

$/Acre: $5,890

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 117.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index107

Median Household Income$63,038

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,890

Median Home Price$375K

Acres for Sale401

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,056 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K251

Property Crime /100K212

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak