Rochester, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 1,139.
Population change since 2000: -2.7%
 
Males: 574  (50.4%)
Females: 565  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

50.1 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05767.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,159 (it was $35,820 in 2000)
Rochester:

$61,159
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,109 (it was $19,986 in 2000)

Rochester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $244,675 (it was $98,200 in 2000)
Rochester:

$244,675
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
March 2022 cost of living index in Rochester: 97.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Rochester, VT (2010)
    • 1,07894.6%White alone
    • 272.4%Hispanic
    • 201.8%Two or more races
    • 70.6%Asian alone
    • 50.4%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone

Races in Rochester 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 Rochester, Vermont as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rochester is 1,139 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (21.6%), Irish (13.7%), French (10.8%), German (9.6%), United States (7.4%), Italian (6.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 883 feet

Land area: 56.2 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Rochester, Vermont map

33 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.4% North America, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

2.8%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rochester town:

2.0% ($1,947)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (92.0 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (138.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (216.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Hancock, VT (2.1 miles ),
Pittsfield, VT (2.7 miles ),
Braintree, VT (2.8 miles ),
Granville, VT (2.9 miles ),
Bethel, VT (2.9 miles ),
Stockbridge, VT (3.0 miles ),
Goshen, VT (3.2 miles ),
Randolph, VT (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.88 N, Longitude: 72.81 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Rochester, VT in 2022
Rochester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $244,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $184,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $165,900
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Rochester, VT residents
Average permit cost in Rochester, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Rochester, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Wood products (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Wood products (10.6%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Rochester, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
  • Woodworkers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)

Average climate in Rochester, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rochester, Vermont average temperatures Rochester, Vermont average precipitation Rochester, Vermont humidity Rochester, Vermont wind speed Rochester, Vermont snowfall Rochester, Vermont sunshine Rochester, Vermont clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.9. This is better than average.

City:

56.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.251. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.251
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.51. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.299. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.299
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.23. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.23
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rochester-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 53.7 miles away from the Rochester town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/11/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rochester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from Rochester center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Rochester 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 61.7 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 66.0 miles away from Rochester center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 109.5 miles away from Rochester 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 52.8 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).
Rochester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rochester:

  • GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • MENIG EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • GIFFORD ELDERLY CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)

Amtrak stations near Rochester:

  • 8 miles: RANDOLPH (DEPOT SQ.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: KILLINGTON (RTE 4) - Seasonal Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rochester:

  • Norwich University (about 20 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 21 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Castleton State College (about 27 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Dartmouth College (about 29 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Champlain College (about 46 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 46 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 47 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)

Public high school in Rochester:

See full list of schools located in Rochester

Library in Rochester:

  • ROCHESTER PUBLIC (Operating income: $67,727; Location: 22 S. MAIN ST.; 16,000 books; 400 audio materials; 400 video materials; 19 state licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rochester: Rochester Ranger Station (A), Rochester Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Rochester: Saint Elizabeths Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Old Village Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Nason Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Huntington House Inn (19 Huntington Pl).

Birthplace of: William Wildman Campbell - Politician.

Windsor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

ROCHESTER WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 440, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER ASSOC (Address: 726 MTN VIEW LOOP , Population served: 127, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2013), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-04-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-05-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-30-2006), St Boil Water Order (JUN-30-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-30-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-01-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-08-2005), St Boil Water Order (SEP-08-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-08-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-08-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
WHITE RIVER GOLF CLUB (Address: 3070 RTE 100 S , Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-03-2008), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-03-2008), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-03-2008), St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-07-2007), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-07-2007), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-07-2007), St Public Notif requested (SEP-07-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-01-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
1824 HOUSE (Address: 13 SCHOOL ST , Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
DS DOGHOUSE AND TAVERN (Address: 1962 MAPLE HILL RD , Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUN-27-2014, Contaminant: E. COLI
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One minor monitoring violation
VERMONT HOME BAKERY OLD HANCOCK HOTEL (Address: 258 EDWINS POND RD , Population served: 33, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
ROCHESTER RANGER STATION (Address: 99 RANGER ROAD , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-19-2013), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-19-2013)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Rochester that have no violations reported:

  • MOOSALAMOO CAMPGROUND (Address: 99 RANGER ROAD , Population served: 76, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.3%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.4%
Whole state:

3.6%
11 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
14 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Rochester (2011 data):

  • The Randolph National Bank: Rochester Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1964/02/01. Info updated 2010/06/02: Bank assets: $171.5 mil, Deposits: $151.6 mil, headquarters in Randolph, VT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Central Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Rochester:

Marital status in Rochester, VT
  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Rochester:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rochester, VT (based on Windsor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,48510
Mainline Protestant4,70045
Other1,96417
Evangelical Protestant1,75021
Orthodox551
None41,716-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
Here:

4.93 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
This county:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Here:

14.97 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Windsor County:

7.1%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

22.8%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.7%
Vermont:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rochester:

  • WWWT (1320 AM; 1 kW; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rochester:

  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Rochester:

  • WVER (Channel 28; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • W61CE (Channel 61; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MARGARET SANGUINETTI (ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE))
  • Rochester, Vermont
  • Fatal accident count14
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents20
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:6
  • Fatalities16
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents36
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Vermont average
  • Fatal accident count1189
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1625
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons595
  • Fatalities1347
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents3001
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents37
See more detailed statistics of Rochester fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.3mTotal length
  • $1,719,000Total costs
  • 11,585Total average daily traffic
  • 1,453Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,168Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rochester, VT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 51930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 41980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 72010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rochester, VT

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1037 Jerusalem Hill (Lat: 43.832861 Lon: -72.777972), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.4 m, Overall height: 8.8 m, Call Sign: WQAI660,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/2004, Expiration Date: 06/08/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2014, Certifier: Randy R Andrews, Registrant: Northeast Mountain Radio Inc, 1011 Us Rt 7 N, Rutland, VT 05701, Phone: (802) 747-4525, Fax: (802) 773-0649

  • ROCHESTER, 3412 Bethel Mt. Road Rochester (Lat: 43.861389 Lon: -72.762333), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 9.5 m, Call Sign: WQOS358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.662 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2021, Expiration Date: 01/13/2032, Certifier: Kevin Bagley, Registrant: Clark Communication Electronics, 18 Landfill Rd, Milton, VT 05468, Phone: (802) 893-7078, Fax: (802) 893-4732, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rochester)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rochester, VT
  • 49.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.6%Wood
  • 21.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rochester, VT
  • 62.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Wood
  • 2.8%Electricity
  • 1.4%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel


Rochester compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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.
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  • Walter Golub (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.