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South Royalton, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 694.
Males: 229  (33.1%)
Females: 465  (66.9%)
Median resident age:

49.5 years
Vermont median age:

43.2 years

Zip codes: 05068.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,470
South Royalton:

$69,470
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,772

South Royalton CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $279,308
South Royalton:

$279,308
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $223,076; detached houses: $240,114; mobile homes: $189,287

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,266.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Royalton: 94.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.6%
(13.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in South Royalton, VT (2022)
    • 40083.9%White alone
    • 306.3%Two or more races
    • 245.0%Black alone
    • 194.0%Hispanic

Races in South Royalton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in South Royalton, Vermont as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Royalton is 82 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (25.5%), Russian (11.8%), English (4.2%), European (3.8%), French Canadian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 502 feet

25 residents are foreign born (5.2% Europe).

This place:

5.2%
Vermont:

4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,113 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,359 (2.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (78.9 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (126.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (217.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Royalton, VT (1.1 miles ),
Sharon, VT (2.3 miles ),
Tunbridge, VT (2.4 miles ),
Bethel, VT (2.5 miles ),
Barnard, VT (2.7 miles ),
Strafford, VT (2.9 miles ),
Pomfret, VT (2.9 miles ),
Randolph, VT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.82 N, Longitude: 72.52 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in South Royalton, VT in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Royalton, VT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Vermont:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.54. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.54
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

South Royalton-area historical tornado activity is near Vermont state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the South Royalton place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 51.8 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Royalton-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 75.4 miles away from South Royalton center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 91.2 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 75.2 miles away from South Royalton 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 51.2 miles away from South Royalton center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 94.6 miles away from South Royalton 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 44.1 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near South Royalton:

  • GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • MENIG EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • GIFFORD ELDERLY CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF VERMONT AND NH (Hospital, about 14 miles away; WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT)
  • KENDAL AT HANOVER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HANOVER, NH)
  • HANOVER TERRACE HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HANOVER, NH)
  • BROOKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT)

Amtrak stations near South Royalton:

  • 11 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.
  • 16 miles: WHITE RIVER JUNCTION (RAILROAD ROW) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 18 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.

College/University in South Royalton:

  • Vermont Law School (Full-time enrollment: 267; Location: 164 Chelsea Street; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.vermontlaw.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

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

  • Dartmouth College (about 15 miles; Hanover, NH; Full-time enrollment: 6,030)
  • Norwich University (about 24 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 36 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Castleton State College (about 37 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Plymouth State University (about 42 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • Champlain College (about 57 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 57 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)

Public high school in South Royalton:

See full list of schools located in South Royalton

Library in South Royalton:

  • ROYALTON MEMORIAL (Operating income: $61,988; Location: 23 ALEXANDER PL.; 11,094 books; 558 audio materials; 681 video materials; 19 state licensed databases; 41 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Royalton: Julian and Virginia Cornell Library (A), South Royal Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

1.6 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

26.1%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.4%
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: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in South Royalton (2011 data):

  • The Randolph National Bank: South Royalton Branch at 101 Chelsea Street, branch established on 1964/02/01; The Bethel Branch at Route 107 And Interstate 89, branch established on 1973/02/05. 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 South Royalton:

Marital status in South Royalton, VT
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 24.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 41.0%

For population 25 years and over in South Royalton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Vermont average:

10.8

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Royalton, 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
Windsor County:

4.93 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

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

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

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

14.97 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

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

7.1%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.8%
State:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.7%
Vermont:

13.3%

Businesses in South Royalton, VT

  • FedEx: 1
  • RadioShack: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in South Royalton:

  • WWWT (1320 AM; 1 kW; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNHV (910 AM; 1 kW; WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDCR (1340 AM; 1 kW; HANOVER, NH; Owner: TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Royalton:

  • WRJT (103.1 FM; ROYALTON, VT; Owner: LISBON COMMUNICATIONS, 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)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEVH (91.3 FM; HANOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXR (93.9 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WXXK (100.5 FM; LEBANON, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WWOD (104.3 FM; HARTFORD, VT; Owner: FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around South Royalton:

  • W15BK (Channel 15; HANOVER, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WVTA (Channel 41; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)

South Royalton fatal accident list:

Jun 24, 1995 00:01 AM, Vt 110, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 25, 1993 10:05 AM, Vt14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 8, 1991 01:44 PM, Th5, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 21, 1988 03:00 AM, 1, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 29, 1981 05:20 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Richard J Byrne, 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: 42.7, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Richard J Byrne, 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: 42.7, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Edward G Roach, 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: 42.7, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Towerco, Inc., Ewisz@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 469-5559


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WPOZ202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.902 MHz, 155.985 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2014, Expiration Date: 09/08/2024, Certifier: John Durkee, Registrant: Burlington Communications, 4375 Williston Rd. Ste. 30, Williston, VT 05495, Phone: (802) 862-7092, Email:

  • Lat: 43.821833 Lon: -72.520806, Call Sign: WQDT758,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2015, Expiration Date: 10/28/2025, Certifier: John Delmarre, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Royalton-01, 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQUR553,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2014, Expiration Date: 09/19/2024, Certifier: Fran Stocker, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • KELSEY MT, 1.36 Mi East Of State Route 14 (Lat: 43.855194 Lon: -72.554861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WRCS539,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/2018, Expiration Date: 12/22/2028, Certifier: Phil Chitwood, Registrant: Vermont Transco, 366 Pinnacle Ridge Road, Rutland, VT 05701, Phone: (802) 772-3777, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Royalton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: SCHLEICHER ASW-19B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 119LT, N119LT, N-119LT, Serial Number: 19312, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 04/28/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Sherburn C Cilley, 115 English Rd, South Royalton, VT 05068
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7BCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2035A, N2035A, N-2035A, Serial Number: 7BCM-246, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 115 English Rd, South Royalton, VT 05068

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Royalton, VT
  • 57.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.0%Wood
  • 13.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Royalton, VT
  • 64.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.2%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


South Royalton compared to Vermont state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.

South Royalton on our top lists:

  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Nigeria (population 500+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 100 cities with smallest houses"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in other U.S. states (population 500+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Africa (population 500+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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