Essex County , Vermont
Population: 5,972 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,985 Home $167,500 Rent $915/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,972 residents, Essex County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Vermont and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Essex County in the bottom 3% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$58,985
Median Income
household
$167,500
Home Value
median
$915/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,985 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,221 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| Median Home Value | $167,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $915/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,972 |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.2%
Obesity
12.5%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
30.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.2%
No Physical Activity
26.2%
Depression
32.3%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
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Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 3.2 · 3th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
4.87
🌀 Hurricane
56.36
🔥 Wildfire
3.82
❄️ Winter Storm
44.02
🌍 Earthquake
22.52
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