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Addison County

Population in July 2008: 1,219. Population change since 2000: +2.9%
 

Males: 596  (48.9%)
Females: 623  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  38.9 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 05760.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $51,614 (it was $40,978 in 2000)
Orwell:  $51,614
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,237
Orwell:  $26,237
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $214,559 (it was $115,800 in 2000)
Orwell:  $214,559
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $256,284; Detached houses: $258,146; Townhouses or other attached units: $99,517; In 2-unit structures: $408,780; Mobile homes: $105,987
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Races in Orwell:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Orwell: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (17.4%), Irish (15.6%), French (15.2%), French Canadian (13.7%), German (11.4%), United States (9.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 379 feet

Land area: 47.4 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Orwell

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Orwell town

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

39 residents are foreign born (1.7% North America, 1.6% Europe).

This town:  3.3%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Orwell:  1.5% ($1,680)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (76.7 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (151.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (207.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Sudbury, VT (2.3 miles ), Whiting, VT (2.3 miles ), Shoreham, VT (2.4 miles ), Benson, VT (2.6 miles ), Hubbardton, VT (2.8 miles ), Putnam, NY (2.8 miles ), Ticonderoga, NY (3.0 miles ), Brandon, VT (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $86,600
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,600
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,600
  • 2000: 23 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000

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Latitude: 43.81 N, Longitude: 73.28 W

Area code: 802

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Population change in the 1990s: +88 (+8.0%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  6.1%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (26%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (2%)
  • Wood products (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)



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Orwell-area historical tornado activity is near Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 54.7 miles away from the Orwell town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/11/1976, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 40.2 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Orwell-area historical earthquake activity is above Vermont state average. It is 73% 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 53.7 miles away from Orwell 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, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 51.7 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 86.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from Orwell center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 49.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.6 miles away from Orwell 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)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Orwell:
  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; TICONDEROGA, NY)
  • PORTER MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 14 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
  • RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; RUTLAND, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Orwell, VT

Amtrak stations near Orwell:
  • 7 miles: TICONDEROGA (RTE. 74 (FORT TICONDEROGA RD.)). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 16 miles: FAIR HAVEN (DEPOT & WATER STS.)
  • 18 miles: PORT HENRY (RTE. 9 NORTH & RTE. 22). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Orwell:
  • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,265)
  • ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; QUEENSBURY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,182)
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; FT enrollment: 2,585)
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLL (about 45 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; FT enrollment: 8,852)
  • SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE (about 48 miles; COLCHESTER, VT; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
Public elementary/middle school in Orwell:
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Library in Orwell:
  • ORWELL FREE (Operating income: $11,078; Location: P.O. BOX 92; 9,461 books; 27 audio materials; 330 video materials; 29 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Orwell: North Orwell (A), Chipman Point Marina (B), Chipmans Point Marina (C), Mud Dock (D), Orwell Bluff Light (E), Buoy 39 Marina (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mountain View Cemetery (1), North Cemetery (2), Hack Cemetery (3), Peter Hall Cemetery (4), Saint Pauls Cemetery (5), Lakeview Cemetery (6), Choates Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Mud Pond (A), Fortier Pond (B), Spruce Pond (C), Johnson Pond (D), Choate Pond (E), Conway Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pepper Brook (A), Jones Brook (B), Little Lemon Fair River (C), Royce Brook (D), Sanford Brook (E), Stacy Brook (F), East Creek (G), Big Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Orwell include: Pond Woods Wildlife Management Area (1), East Creek Waterfowl Area (2), Mount Independence State Historic Site (3), Richville Wildlife Management Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Orwell and their reported violations in the past:

ORWELL VILLAGE SCHOOL (Address: 494 MAIN ST, Population served: 184, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1997 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-1997)
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
CHIPMAN POINT MARINA (Address: 68 CHIPMAN POINT RD, Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.1%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.6%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  10.4%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.1%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Orwell, VT



Orwell compared to Vermont state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Orwell (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Orwell: The First National Bank Of Orwell at Main Street, branch established on 1863-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $35.6 mil, Deposits: $32.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 2 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Addison County Vermont:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (53%)
  • Wood (26%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (20%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Orwell

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents62.1%9.6%9.4%5.3%3.7%
Congregations13.0%19.6%17.4%10.9%4.3%
NameChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaUnited Reformed Churches in North AmericaChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUnitarian Universalist AssociationOther religions
Adherents1.9%1.5%1.3%1.0%4.1%
Congregations2.2%2.2%2.2%2.2%26.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,807 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
Vermont average:  6.60%

0.46% of residents moved from foreign countries ($271 average AGI)
Addison County:  0.46%
Vermont average:  0.16%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Chittenden County, VT  1.70% ($33,909 average AGI)
from Rutland County, VT  0.65% ($31,849)
from Washington County, VT  0.23% ($22,788)


6.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,789 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.73%
Vermont average:  6.82%

0.10% of residents moved to foreign countries ($396 average AGI)
Addison County:  0.10%
Vermont average:  0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Chittenden County, VT  1.72% ($34,298 average AGI)
to Rutland County, VT  0.85% ($31,215)
to Essex County, NY  0.22% ($31,813)


Strongest AM radio stations in Orwell:
  • WIPS (1250 AM; 1 kW; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: CALVIN HUGH CARR)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAD (1490 AM; 1 kW; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orwell:
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WANC (103.9 FM; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Orwell:
  • WVER (Channel 28; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • W61CE (Channel 61; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MARGARET SANGUINETTI (ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE))
  • W67AW (Channel 67; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)

Orwell, Vermont:
  • Fatal accident count: 11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 15
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 5
  • Fatalities: 11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Vermont average:
  • Fatal accident count: 46
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 65
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 52
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 112
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
See more detailed statistics of Orwell fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $3,312,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,020
Total average daily truck traffic: 37
Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic: 1,530

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 18 Knox Hill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50 m, Call Sign: KNKN916
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Knox Hill Road .1 Miles East Of Sunset Lake Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KIC442
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.385 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/18/2002, Expiration Date: 02/02/2012
    Registrant: Falcon Communications, 1348 Peet Road, Cornwall, VT 05753, Phone: (802) 462-2776, Fax: (802) 329-2080, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K2OAW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00353187
    Grant Date: 02/29/2008, Expiration Date: 04/13/2018, Certifier: Peter A Stark
    Registrant: Peter A Stark, Orwell, VT 05760
  • Call Sign: KB1FRV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00285272
    Grant Date: 09/19/2000, Expiration Date: 09/19/2010, Certifier: Maurice E Prior Iii
    Registrant: Maurice E Prior Iii, 145 Royce Hill Road, Orwell, VT 05760


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Orwell)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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