Shaftsbury, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 3,590.
Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 
Males: 1,776  (49.5%)
Females: 1,814  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

46.4 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05262.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,485 (it was $45,139 in 2000)
Shaftsbury:

$77,485
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,861 (it was $22,035 in 2000)

Shaftsbury town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $281,410 (it was $117,300 in 2000)
Shaftsbury:

$281,410
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $328,619; detached houses: $344,818; townhouses or other attached units: $277,995; in 2-unit structures: $228,670; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $413,467; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $239,659; mobile homes: $88,728
March 2022 cost of living index in Shaftsbury: 97.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Shaftsbury, VT (2010)
    • 3,45796.3%White alone
    • 561.6%Two or more races
    • 411.1%Hispanic
    • 210.6%Asian alone
    • 130.4%Black alone
    • 20.06%American Indian alone

Races in Shaftsbury 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 Shaftsbury, Vermont as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shaftsbury is 399 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (18.8%), English (18.4%), Italian (13.4%), German (12.1%), French (10.8%), United States (8.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 888 feet

Land area: 43.1 square miles.

Population density: 83 people per square mile   (very low).

Shaftsbury, Vermont map

23 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Vermont:

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

1.7% ($2,041)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (35.9 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (116.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (150.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

South Shaftsbury, VT (1.1 miles ),
North Bennington, VT (1.8 miles ),
Old Bennington, VT (2.3 miles ),
Bennington, VT (2.4 miles ),
Glastenbury, VT (2.6 miles),
White Creek, NY (2.8 miles ),
Arlington, VT (2.8 miles ),
Hoosick Falls, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.96 N, Longitude: 73.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 12 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $282,200
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $151,700
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $213,600
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $227,100
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $103,800
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $158,200
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $139,600
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $157,200
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $107,800
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $96,800
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $95,600
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $92,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Shaftsbury, VT residents
Average permit cost in Shaftsbury, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Shaftsbury, VT
Historical housing units in Shaftsbury, VT

Population change in the 1990s: +240 (+6.8%).
Most common industries in Shaftsbury, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Machinery (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Shaftsbury, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)

Average climate in Shaftsbury, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.8. This is better than average.

City:

56.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.789. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.789
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.58. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.58
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Shaftsbury-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.7 miles away from the Shaftsbury town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.1 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shaftsbury-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 89.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 109.9 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 108.4 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 89.1 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 135.8 miles away from Shaftsbury 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 78.1 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 Bennington County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, 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).
Shaftsbury topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Shaftsbury:

  • PROSPECT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; NORTH BENNINGTON, VT)
  • VERMONT VETERANS HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF SVHC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • CENTERS FOR LIVING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • CRESCENT MANOR CARE CTRS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • BENNINGTON CONVEALESCENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shaftsbury:

  • Williams College (about 18 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,141)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 29 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 30 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 31 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 31 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)
  • Skidmore College (about 31 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • Siena College (about 33 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)

Public elementary/middle school in Shaftsbury:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Shaftsbury: White Creek Station (A), Peters Four Corners (B), Camp Avalon (C), Grove Picnic Shelter (D), Topping Tavern Museum (E), Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum (F), Shaftsbury Historical Society Building (G), Depot Road Fire House (H), Buck Hill Road Fire House (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Little Rhode Island Cemetery (1), Elwell Cemetery (2), Wilder Cemetery (3), Grandview Cemetery (4), South Shaftsbury Cemetery (5), Shaftsbury Hollow Cemetery (6), Shaftsbury Center Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Shaftsbury (A), North Bennington Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cold Spring Brook (A), Basin Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Shaftsbury include: Shaftsburg State Park (1), Shaftsbury State Park (2), Center Shaftsbury Historic District (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Robert Frost Stone House Museum (121 Vt Route 7A) (1), A & M Brown Enterprises (Bennett Hill Rd) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Governor's Rock Motel (Historic Route 7A) (1), Hungry Trout (557 Bennett Hill Rd) (2), 5 Maples (941 Meyers Road) (3), Serenity Motel (Historic 7 A) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Elon Galusha - Abolitionist, Jacob M. Howard - Politician.

Bennington 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 Shaftsbury and their reported violations in the past:

IRON KETTLE MOTEL (Population served: 81, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-29-2006), St Boil Water Order (SEP-29-2006), St Public Notif requested (SEP-29-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-29-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-26-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • GOVERNORS ROCK MOTEL (Address: 4325 RTE 7A , Population served: 32, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.3%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.2%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

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

2.4%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Shaftsbury:

Marital status in Shaftsbury, VT
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Shaftsbury:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shaftsbury, VT (based on Bennington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7428
Mainline Protestant4,49026
Evangelical Protestant1,00512
Other6935
None24,195-
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: 14
Here:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Here:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Here:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
Here:

16.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
State:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

22.9%
Vermont:

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

11.6%
Vermont:

13.3%

Businesses in Shaftsbury, VT

  • U-Haul: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Shaftsbury:

  • WBTN (1370 AM; 1 kW; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shaftsbury:

  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBTN-FM (94.3 FM; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING 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.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WMNB (100.1 FM; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)

TV broadcast stations around Shaftsbury:

  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • W53AS (Channel 53; POWNAL, ETC., VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
Shaftsbury fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Shaftsbury fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.3mTotal length
  • $944,000Total costs
  • 24,940Total average daily traffic
  • 1,716Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,167Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • S Shaftsbury Rd State Police Office (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Call Sign: KSU615,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.500 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2015, Expiration Date: 11/21/2025, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 241-5557, Email:

  • State Police Office (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Call Sign: WGW32,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.025 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2015, Expiration Date: 11/21/2025, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 241-5557, Email:

  • State Police Barracks Rt 7 (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Type: Building, Structure height: 41 m, Call Sign: KCY359,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.7600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2015, Expiration Date: 04/03/2025, Registrant: Wells Communications Service, Inc, 221 N. Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180, Phone: (518) 283-2735, Fax: (518) 283-0901, Email:

  • SHAFTSBURY, S Shaftsbury Road State Police Office (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WQSX580,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.752 MHz, 151.137 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2023, Expiration Date: 12/04/2033, Certifier: Terry Lavalley, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 1339 Aseltine Rd, Northfield, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Email:

  • SHAFTSBURY, S Shaftsbury Road State Police Office (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WQSX585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.212 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 453.862 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2023, Expiration Date: 12/04/2033, Certifier: Terry Lavalley, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 241-5557, Email:

  • 295 Airport Rd (Lat: 42.955389 Lon: -73.204000), Call Sign: WQUD589,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.787 MHz, 453.012 MHz, 464.900 MHz, 464.200 MHz, 451.500 MHz, 462.300 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2014, Expiration Date: 06/10/2024, Certifier: Bob Wilcox, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SHAFTSBURY N, 2506 Glastenbury Road (Lat: 42.988167 Lon: -73.144528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WQMD771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2010, Expiration Date: 07/08/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • SHAFTSBURY, State Police Subtroop (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WIS92,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6800.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2018, Expiration Date: 03/04/2028, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 251-5557, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shaftsbury)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: COREY DAVID K QUESTAIR VENTURE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11QV, N11QV, N-11QV, Serial Number: 27, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/2019
    Registrant (Individual): David K Corey, 1304 W Mountain Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: THORNTON R/STINSON A EXPERIMENTAL (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MATTITUCK TMX O-200 (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 149AS, N149AS, N-149AS, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 07/28/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 1242 Myers Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 15273, N15273, N-15273, Serial Number: 28-7325030, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 11/08/2002
    Registrant (Individual): William F Ketterer, 64 Grouse Ln, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83075, N83075, N-83075, Serial Number: 7AC-1728, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Adam J Howe, 1242 Myers Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7BCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83195, N83195, N-83195, Serial Number: 7AC-1856, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/28/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Adam J Howe, 1242 Myers Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 97238, N97238, N-97238, Serial Number: 18267029, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 06/21/1996
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce D Nash, 308 Ridge Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, Other Owners: Nancy A Nash

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Shaftsbury, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (58.9%), and Outside Fires (27.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shaftsbury, VT
    • 15958.9%Structure Fires
    • 7527.8%Outside Fires
    • 3111.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.9%Other
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shaftsbury, VT
  • 85.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Wood
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Electricity
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shaftsbury, VT
  • 86.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Wood
  • 2.2%Other fuel


Shaftsbury compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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.
There are 7 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • William L. Smith (1)
  • Wayne Hilliard (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.