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South Barre, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 1,219.
Population change since 2000: -1.9%
Males: 671  (55.1%)
Females: 548  (44.9%)
Median resident age:

52.6 years
Vermont median age:

43.2 years

Zip codes: 05641.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,019 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
South Barre:

$75,019
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,821 (it was $23,480 in 2000)

South Barre CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $258,279 (it was $92,600 in 2000)
South Barre:

$258,279
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $350,068; detached houses: $366,162; townhouses or other attached units: $355,423; in 2-unit structures: $373,534; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $653,333; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $271,088; mobile homes: $98,551

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,255.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Barre: 90.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.1%
(3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.5% for Black residents)

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  • Races in South Barre, VT (2022)
    • 1,24991.3%White alone
    • 846.1%Black alone

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Ancestries: Scottish (27.9%), French (9.2%), English (7.0%), Irish (5.4%), Polish (5.2%), Italian (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 2.09 square miles.

Population density: 582 people per square mile   (low).

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24 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
Vermont:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,420 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,402 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (97.2 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (146.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (240.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Graniteville, VT (1.1 miles ),
Websterville, VT (1.3 miles ),
Graniteville-East Barre, VT (1.3 miles ),
Barre, VT (1.5 miles ),
East Barre, VT (1.6 miles ),
Williamstown, VT (2.0 miles ),
Berlin, VT (2.3 miles ),
Orange, VT (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.17 N, Longitude: 72.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Distribution of median household income in South Barre, VT in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Barre, VT in 2022
South Barre satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Vermont:

2.0%
Most common industries in South Barre, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.0%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (18.4%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.0%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.8%)
Most common occupations in South Barre, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Computer specialists (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)

Average climate in South Barre, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

South Barre-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 71% 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 63.8 miles away from the city 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 64.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 92.6 miles away from South Barre 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 64.5 miles away from South Barre center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 100.1 miles away from South Barre 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 30.3 miles away from South Barre 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 Washington County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 18, Heavy Rains: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Barre topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in South Barre:

  • GIROUARD ST JUDE NURSING HOME (RFD 3)

Other hospitals and medical centers near South Barre:

  • HILL ICF/MR (Hospital, about 2 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • ROWAN COURT HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • BERLIN HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • CENTRAL VERMONT HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • MAYO HEALTHCARE INC. (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; NORTHFIELD, VT)

Amtrak stations near South Barre:

  • 9 miles: MONTPELIER-BARRE (MONTPELIER, MONTPELIER JCT. RD.) . 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.
  • 18 miles: WATERBURY-STOWE (WATERBURY, PARK ROW) . 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, intercity bus service.
  • 19 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.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Barre:

  • Norwich University (about 9 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Dartmouth College (about 34 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Middlebury College (about 36 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 40 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 41 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 41 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Champlain College (about 41 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Barre: Lazy Lions Campground (A), Barre Town Fire Department - South Barre Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Washington 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 South Barre and their reported violations in the past:

PARKER OFFICE BUILDING (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (AUG-22-2012), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-22-2012), St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2012), St Boil Water Order (AUG-22-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-02-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.5%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.5%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in South Barre:

Marital status in South Barre, VT
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 7.1%
  • Widowed: 1.8%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in South Barre:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Vermont average:

10.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - South Barre
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Barre, VT (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,8009
Mainline Protestant4,71138
Evangelical Protestant2,26228
Other1,12512
Orthodox501
Black Protestant361
None38,550-
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: 25
Washington County:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Washington County:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Washington County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 65
Here:

11.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.5%
State:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
Vermont:

13.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
South Barre:

50.4%
State:

52.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
South Barre:

51.0%
Vermont:

51.9%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.3
Vermont:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
South Barre:

20.0%
Vermont:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
South Barre:

10.7%
Vermont:

8.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Vermont:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

43.3%
Vermont:

34.9%

General health condition:
This city:

57.0%
State:

59.7%

Average condition of hearing:
South Barre:

80.5%
Vermont:

79.6%

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Strongest AM radio stations in South Barre:

  • WSNO (1450 AM; 1 kW; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WSKI (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: GALLOWAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Barre:

  • WORK (107.1 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WCMD (89.9 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, 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)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Barre:

  • WBVT-LP (Channel 39; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)

South Barre fatal accident list:

Jan 18, 1994 02:15 PM, Vt 14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 26, 1979 07:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.8mTotal length
  • 8,000Total average daily traffic
  • 611Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,400Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 1/4 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 44.158111 Lon: -72.478417), Overall height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: WNER813,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.012 MHz, 928.012 MHz, Grant Date: 11/26/1993, Expiration Date: 11/26/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/03/1996, Phone: (802) 828-2274


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N1UR, Previous Call Sign: K8EP, Licensee ID: L00210079, Grant Date: 02/28/2022, Expiration Date: 05/10/2032, Certifier: Edward D Sawyer, Registrant: Edward D Sawyer, South Barre, VT 05670

  • Call Sign: KB1MFN, Licensee ID: L01002730, Grant Date: 03/06/2015, Expiration Date: 04/11/2025, Certifier: Thomas W White, Registrant: Thomas W White, South Barre, VT 05670-0561

  • Call Sign: KB1SLG, Licensee ID: L01490257, Grant Date: 05/13/2009, Expiration Date: 05/13/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/14/2021, Certifier: Martin D Mcmahon, Registrant: Martin D Mcmahon, South Barre, VT 05670

  • Call Sign: KB1UJG, Licensee ID: L00365983, Grant Date: 06/03/2010, Expiration Date: 06/03/2020, Cancellation Date: 06/04/2022, Certifier: Wayne A Dorsett, Registrant: Central Vermont Arc, South Barre, VT 05670-0074


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Barre, VT
  • 53.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.1%Wood
  • 10.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 1.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Barre, VT
  • 53.1%Electricity
  • 46.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


South Barre compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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