Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 32 min5:05 am – 8:37 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 51 min7:22 am – 4:13 pm
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People259 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 28.4100 householdsMedian household income $114,375Median home value $315,600100% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $7,857 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.0% unemployment rate85% of adults are in the labour force, 164 employedMain industries: education and health care 40%, hospitality, food and recreation 35%, construction 18%Average commute 39 minutes69% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher100% finished high school, 50% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 77°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 26°F, lows 8°F46 in of rain a year, on about 100 dayswettest month June126 in of snow a year, on about 75 days1 days above 90°F, 165 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Worcester 2 W station, 5 mi away
Nearby landmarksBlackberry Hillpeak · under a mileAdamant Pondlake · under a mileHersey Hillpeak · 2.0 miCrystal Poollake · 2.2 miCommunity College of Vermont Montpeliercollege · 5.6 miWrightsville Reservoirreservoir · 3.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 16 Jun 199529 mi away, near Lisbon, New HampshireMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 16 Jun 199529 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWashington County, VT, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality88% of days had good air in 2025320 of 365 days measured41 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 156main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Chittenden County, VT, 30 mi away
Internet at home100% of households have a broadband subscription79% have cable, fibre or DSL19% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterBarre City Water Systemserves 14,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,164 ft355 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCentral Vermont Medical Center8.9 miPost officeAdamant Post Officeunder a mileTown hallCalais Town Hall2.4 miPoliceWashington County Sheriff's Office6.7 miFire stationEast Montpelier Fire Department2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeCommunity College of Vermont Montpelier5.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International Airport BTV34 miMajor airportPortland International Jetport PWM119 miInterstateI-897.6 miUS highwayUS 24.8 miAmtrakMontpelier-Berlin, VT MPR7.9 miCoachMontpelier Transit CenterFlixBus6.9 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 05640 ZIP area.
