Wells Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,023 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,964 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$611 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$958 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 19
Feb 3 14 22
Mar 3 14 31
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 3 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Rutland Senatorial District, VT Rutland-Bennington State House District, VT
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Schools

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Colleges

Green Mountain College
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Castleton University
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
College of St Joseph
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Rutland Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
Glens Falls Hospital
25 miles, W • 2.3 star
Springfield Hospital
36 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
57 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
71 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
95 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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