Andover, Vermont
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Population change since 2000: -5.8%
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| Males: 232 |  (49.7%) |
| Females: 235 |  (50.3%) |
| Median resident age: | 51.8 years |
| Vermont median age: | 45.8 years |
Zip codes: 05143.
| Andover: | $72,177 |
| VT: | $73,991 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,549 (it was $21,744 in 2000)
Andover town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $401,646 (it was $161,200 in 2000)
| Andover: | $401,646 |
| VT: | $304,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $358,264; detached houses: $381,996; townhouses or other attached units: $340,107; in 2-unit structures: $283,645; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $498,076; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $190,965; mobile homes: $75,013
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Andover, VT
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- 45597.4%White alone
- 51.1%Two or more races
- 30.6%Black alone
- 20.4%Asian alone
- 10.2%American Indian alone
- 10.2%Hispanic
Races in Andover detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Andover, Vermont as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Andover is 467 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
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Ancestries: United States (21.0%), English (16.1%), Irish (13.3%), German (11.7%), French (6.2%), Italian (6.2%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1100 feet
Land area: 28.8 square miles.
Population density: 16 people per square mile (very low).
17 residents are foreign born (3.0% Europe, 0.4% Asia).
| This town: | 3.4% |
| Vermont: | 3.8% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Andover town: | 1.4% ($2,217) |
| Vermont: | 2.0% ($2,196) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH 
(66.9 miles , pop. 107,006).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (105.7 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (178.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Weston, VT (2.1 miles ),
), Chester-Chester Depot, VT (2.5 miles ),
), Landgrove, VT (2.6 miles),
Latitude: 43.27 N, Longitude: 72.72 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 802
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $241,700
- 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $241,700
- 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $241,700
- 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $241,700
- 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
- 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
- 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $363,100
- 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $363,100
- 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $363,100
- 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $363,100
- 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $363,100
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $281,300
- 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,200
- 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $530,000
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $161,300
- 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,100
- 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $255,500
- 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $218,800
- 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $156,900
- 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $96,200
- 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $96,200
- 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,000
- 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,600
- 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $119,300
- 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $62,700
| Here: | 2.2% |
| Vermont: | 2.0% |
- Educational services (12.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.2%)
- Construction (9.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
- Health care (5.2%)
- Wood products (4.5%)
- Repair & maintenance (4.5%)
- Construction (14.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.2%)
- Educational services (10.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
- Repair & maintenance (6.7%)
- Wood products (6.2%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
- Educational services (15.7%)
- Health care (14.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (9.0%)
- Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.6%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
- Carpenters (4.9%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
- Carpenters (7.3%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.0%)
- Media and communications workers (6.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Average climate in Andover, Vermont
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 80.0. This is about average.
| City: | 80.0 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 4.62. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 4.62 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2000 was 24.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 24.0 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Tornado activity:
Andover-area historical tornado activity is above Vermont state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Andover town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 33.3 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Andover-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 93.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 98.6 miles away from Andover center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 106.0 miles away from Andover center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Windsor County (20) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Tropical Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Amtrak stations near Andover:
- 9 miles: OKEMO (LUDLOW, OKEMO MOUNTAIN) - Seasonal Bus Station
- 17 miles: BELLOWS FALLS (DEPOT ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
- 19 miles: CLAREMONT (PLAINS RD.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andover:
- Keene State College (about 33 miles; Keene, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,098)
- Castleton State College (about 33 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
- Dartmouth College (about 37 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
- Williams College (about 46 miles; Williamstown, MA; FT enrollment: 2,141)
- Adirondack Community College (about 48 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,826)
- Franklin Pierce University (about 48 miles; Rindge, NH; FT enrollment: 2,139)
- SUNY Empire State College (about 56 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Horseshoe Acres (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Church in Andover: Andover Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: East Hill Cemetery (1), Heald Cemetery (2), Simonsville Cemetery (3), Pettengill Cemetery (4), Middletown Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Nancy Brook (A), Lyman Brook (B), Trout Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Alvin Adams - Businessman.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.1 people |
| Vermont: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 64.7% |
| Whole state: | 62.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 7.8% |
| Whole state: | 9.2% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.9% of all households
| This town: | 8.0% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
| This town: | 3.7% |
| Whole state: | 3.6% |
For population 15 years and over in Andover:
- Never married: 27.7%
- Now married: 60.9%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 4.3%
- Divorced: 7.1%
For population 25 years and over in Andover:
- High school or higher: 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 13.1%
- Unemployed: 1.1%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.8 |
| Vermont average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Andover, VT (based on Windsor County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 6,485 | 10 |
| Mainline Protestant | 4,700 | 45 |
| Other | 1,964 | 17 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,750 | 21 |
| Orthodox | 55 | 1 |
| None | 41,716 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 28
| Windsor County: | 4.93 / 10,000 pop. |
| Vermont: | 3.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
| Windsor County: | 1.23 / 10,000 pop. |
| Vermont: | 1.95 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
| Windsor County: | 7.93 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 6.40 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
| Here: | 14.97 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 11.52 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 7.1% |
| Vermont: | 6.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Windsor County: | 22.8% |
| Vermont: | 22.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 9.7% |
| State: | 13.3% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Andover:
- WNBX (1480 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
- WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Andover:
- WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
- WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
- WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WCFR-FM (96.3 FM; WALPOLE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
- WXKK (93.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, VT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
- WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
- WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Andover:
- WVTA (Channel 41; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
- WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
- WNNE (Channel 31; HARTFORD, VT; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
- W17CI (Channel 17; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: UPPER VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 14Number of bridges
- 62ft / 19.1mTotal length
- $4,789,000Total costs
- 23,110Total average daily traffic
- 2,174Total average daily truck traffic
- 24,268Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 71920-1929
- 11930-1939
- 11950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 21970-1979
- 11980-1989
- 11990-1999
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- Call Sign: WRZE785,
Assigned Frequencies: 156.105 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2023, Expiration Date: 10/24/2033, Certifier: Jeanette Haight, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
3- Call Sign: KD1UT, Previous Call Sign: KA1LWO, Licensee ID: L00843765, Grant Date: 04/08/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2016, Certifier: Joseph Brady, Registrant: Joseph Brady, 3620 Andover Weston Rd, Andover, VT 05143-9188
- Call Sign: W1US, Previous Call Sign: KN1Z, Licensee ID: L00179566, Grant Date: 05/13/2006, Expiration Date: 06/18/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/22/2007, Registrant: Robert J Kelemen, Skygate Estate, Andover, VT 05143
- Call Sign: WA8WAK, Licensee ID: L00841485, Grant Date: 06/11/2004, Expiration Date: 07/19/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/20/2016, Registrant: Christian G Howald, 3542 Andover Weston Rd., Andover, VT 05143
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:
1- STUMPF PAUL S, 2926 Weston-Andover Rd, Andover, VT 05143
Certificate: D005658 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2018, Expiration Date: 03/20/2019
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: RAVEN S-60A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
N-Number: 4209C, N4209C, N-4209C, Serial Number: S60A-272, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 12/29/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/1984
Registrant (Individual): Paul S Stumpf, 2926 Andover-Weston Rd, Andover, VT 05143 - Aircraft: STUMPF PAUL S BALLOON (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
N-Number: 5016N, N5016N, N-5016N, Serial Number: 00480, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 11/04/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/1980
Registrant (Individual): Paul S Stumpf, 2926 Andover-Weston Rd, Andover, VT 05143
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 66.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 20.6%Wood
- 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 2.1%Electricity
- 40.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 32.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 27.0%Wood
Andover compared to Vermont state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.