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Population in 2010: 1,150.
Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 
Males: 601  (52.3%)
Females: 549  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

49.1 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05774.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,153 (it was $32,361 in 2000)
Wells:

$55,153
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,216 (it was $16,280 in 2000)

Wells town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $220,839 (it was $94,300 in 2000)
Wells:

$220,839
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $254,868; detached houses: $264,391; townhouses or other attached units: $230,842; in 2-unit structures: $224,848; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $273,008; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $159,824; mobile homes: $117,051
March 2022 cost of living index in Wells: 97.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wells, VT (2010)
    • 1,12197.5%White alone
    • 111.0%Hispanic
    • 90.8%Two or more races
    • 50.4%Asian alone
    • 30.3%Black alone
    • 10.09%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Wells, Vermont as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wells is 383 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (17.6%), Irish (13.0%), United States (9.7%), French (9.0%), German (8.4%), Polish (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 515 feet

Land area: 22.6 square miles.

Population density: 51 people per square mile   (very low).

Wells, Vermont map

20 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
Vermont:

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

1.5% ($1,433)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (57.2 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (131.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (182.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Granville, NY (2.0 miles ),
Pawlet, VT (2.0 miles ),
Middletown Springs, VT (2.1 miles ),
Poultney, VT (2.5 miles ),
Tinmouth, VT (2.7 miles ),
Danby, VT (2.9 miles ),
Hampton, NY (3.1 miles ),
Ira, VT (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.43 N, Longitude: 73.20 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Wells, VT in 2022
Wells satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +217 (+24.0%).
Most common industries in Wells, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
  • Private households (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Wells, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in Wells, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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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 16.1 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 16.1 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 16.1 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 16.1 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 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.23
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Wells-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Vermont state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.5 miles away from the Wells town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 34.8 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wells-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 67.7 miles away from Wells center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 78.7 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 77.4 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 80.2 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 127.9 miles away from Wells 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 93.3 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 Rutland County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wells topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wells:

  • EMMA LAING STEVENS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; GRANVILLE, NY)
  • INDIAN RIVER REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GRANVILLE, NY)
  • SAGER NURSING HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FAIR HAVEN, VT)
  • VERMONT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RUTLAND, VT)

Amtrak stations near Wells:

  • 12 miles: FAIR HAVEN (DEPOT & WATER STS.)
  • 14 miles: WHITEHALL (MAIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: RUTLAND (MERCHANTS ROW) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wells:

  • Castleton State College (about 13 miles; Castleton, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,079)
  • Adirondack Community College (about 24 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Skidmore College (about 38 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 39 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Middlebury College (about 40 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Dartmouth College (about 50 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Williams College (about 50 miles; Williamstown, MA; FT enrollment: 2,141)

Public elementary/middle school in Wells:

See full list of schools located in Wells

Library in Wells:

  • WELLS VILLAGE (Operating income: $6,302; Location: 5 EAST WELLS RD.; 6,244 books; 196 audio materials; 187 video materials; 2 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wells Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Birthplace of: Oliver Cowdery - Christian missionary.

Rutland 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 Wells and their reported violations in the past:

WELLS VILLAGE SCHOOL (Address: 135 VT RTE 30 , Population served: 93, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2006), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-04-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-05-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.3%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.5%
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: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.8%
Whole state:

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

1.5%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Wells:

Marital status in Wells, VT
  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Wells:

  • High school or higher: 80.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wells, VT (based on Rutland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,50017
Mainline Protestant4,94438
Evangelical Protestant2,58736
Other5205
Orthodox851
None38,006-
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: 24
Rutland County:

3.78 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
This county:

7.56 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 81
This county:

12.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
State:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.1%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rutland County:

18.5%
State:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wells:

  • WVNR (1340 AM; 1 kW; POULTNEY, VT; Owner: PINE TREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; 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)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wells:

  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WNYV (94.1 FM; WHITEHALL, NY; Owner: PINE TREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Wells:

  • W07AG (Channel 7; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: WNYT INC.)
  • WVER (Channel 28; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • W61CE (Channel 61; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MARGARET SANGUINETTI (ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE))
  • W69AR (Channel 69; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MT. MANSFIELD TELEVISION, INC.)

Wells fatal accident list:

Dec 12, 2015 05:04 PM, Sr-30, Lat: 43.427683, Lon: -73.196411, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 22, 2012 07:01 PM, Sr-30, Lat: 43.442214, Lon: -73.196169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 14, 2004 87:99 PM, Sr-31, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 1993 10:40 PM, Vt30, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 1, 1993 10:10 AM, Vt30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • $335,000Total costs
  • 5,460Total average daily traffic
  • 262Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,734Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Northeast Mtn Summit (Lat: 43.452000 Lon: -73.168139), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WMG273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.500 MHz, Grant Date: 04/08/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2030, Registrant: The St. Lawrence University, The St. Lawrence University Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617

  • NE MOUNTAIN, 201 Butts Hill Road (Lat: 43.435306 Lon: -73.166667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.4 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQRD346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 02/25/2023, Expiration Date: 04/19/2033, Certifier: Phil Chitwood, Registrant: Vermont Electric Power Company, 366 Pinnacle Ridge Road, Rutland, VT 05701, Phone: (802) 772-3777, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wells)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1494T, N1494T, N-1494T, Serial Number: 32-7200043, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 08/09/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 07/27/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Alexanders Brewster, Po Box 67, Wells, VT 05774
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5094R, N5094R, N-5094R, Serial Number: 17263332, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/30/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Geoffrey D King, 128 W Lake Rd, Wells, VT 05774, Other Owners: Christopher E Castrio, Robert A Henke, Jason Finn
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8801H, N8801H, N-8801H, Serial Number: NAV-4-801, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/21/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joel R Davidson, 913 Sawmill Hill Rd, Wells, VT 05774, Other Owners: Michael G Davidson

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fires - 23 took place in 2010, and the least - 1 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Wells, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (67.3%), and Outside Fires (27.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wells, VT
    • 6867.3%Structure Fires
    • 2827.7%Outside Fires
    • 44.0%Other
    • 11.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wells, VT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wells, VT
  • 67.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.8%Wood
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Electricity
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wells, VT
  • 62.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.5%Electricity
  • 7.5%Wood


Wells compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Stewart B. Dittmeier (2)
  • John M. Williams (2)
  • David Edward Emmons (1)
  • John Williams (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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