Waitsfield, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 1,719.
Population change since 2000: +3.6%
 
Males: 834  (48.5%)
Females: 885  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05673.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,937 (it was $45,577 in 2000)
Waitsfield:

$85,937
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,983 (it was $24,209 in 2000)

Waitsfield town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $466,446 (it was $157,800 in 2000)
Waitsfield:

$466,446
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
March 2022 cost of living index in Waitsfield: 102.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Waitsfield, VT (2010)
    • 1,65496.2%White alone
    • 201.2%Hispanic
    • 181.0%Two or more races
    • 140.8%Asian alone
    • 50.3%American Indian alone
    • 40.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%Other race alone
    • 10.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Waitsfield 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 Waitsfield, Vermont as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waitsfield is 1,719 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: Irish (21.8%), English (19.0%), German (13.7%), French (7.9%), Scottish (6.4%), Italian (6.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 698 feet

Land area: 26.9 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile   (very low).

Waitsfield, Vermont map

84 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 2.0% North America, 0.6% Asia).

This town:

5.1%
Vermont:

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

1.8% ($2,768)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (107.5 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (155.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (237.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Fayston, VT (1.7 miles ),
Warren, VT (2.5 miles ),
Moretown, VT (2.6 miles ),
Northfield, VT (2.8 miles ),
Duxbury, VT (3.0 miles ),
Roxbury, VT (3.0 miles ),
Starksboro, VT (3.2 miles ),
Lincoln, VT (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.19 N, Longitude: 72.81 W

Area code: 802

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 14 buildings, average cost: $276,300
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $282,200
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $393,600
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $416,700
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $183,100
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $128,900
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $580,200
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $292,800
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $292,800
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $292,800
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $224,600
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $142,100
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $153,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Waitsfield, VT residents
Average permit cost in Waitsfield, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +231 (+16.2%).
Most common industries in Waitsfield, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Waitsfield, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (2.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.1%)
  • Computer specialists (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)

Average climate in Waitsfield, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 47.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

47.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.00585. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00585
U.S.:

0.25132
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0619. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0619
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.62. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.62
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Waitsfield-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 49.2 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 49.3 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 77.7 miles away from Waitsfield 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 77.0 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 115.0 miles away from the city 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 45.0 miles away from Waitsfield 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).
Waitsfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Waitsfield:

  • MAYO HEALTHCARE INC. (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NORTHFIELD, VT)
  • VERMONT STATE HOSP (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WATERBURY, VT)
  • VERMONT STATE HOSP DISTINCT PART UNIT (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WATERBURY, VT)
  • VERMONT STATE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WATERBURY, VT)
  • CENTRAL VERMONT HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • BERLIN HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BARRE, VT)
  • ROWAN COURT HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BARRE, VT)

Airports located in Waitsfield:

Amtrak stations near Waitsfield:

  • 11 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.
  • 12 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.
  • 20 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 Waitsfield:

  • Norwich University (about 9 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 22 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 28 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Champlain College (about 28 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 28 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 28 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Dartmouth College (about 43 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)

Private high school in Waitsfield:

  • GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL (Students: 94, Location: 271 MOULTON RD, Grades: 8-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Waitsfield:

See full list of schools located in Waitsfield

Library in Waitsfield:

  • JOSLIN MEMORIAL (Operating income: $51,930; Location: 4391 MAIN ST.; 9,272 books; 534 audio materials; 607 video materials; 19 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Waitsfield: Joslin Memorial Library (A), Waitsfield Fayston Fire Department (B), Mad River Valley Ambulance Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Waitsfield include: Mad River Valley Alliance Church (A), Federated Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Village Cemetery (1), Wait Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Waitsfield: Waitsfield Village Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: White Horse Inn (999 German Flats Road), Wait Farm Motor Inn (4805 Main Street), 1824 House Inn (2150 Main Street), Waitsfield Inn (5267 Main), Yellow Farmhouse Inn (550 Old County Road), Mad River Inn (243 Tremblay Road), Featherbed Inn (5864 Main Street), Lareau Farm Country Inn (46 Lareau Road), Inn at the Mad River Barn (2849 Millbrook Road).

Birthplace of: Doug Lewis (skier) - Alpine skier, Henry Mower Rice - Politician, Charles W. Waterman - Politician, Roswell G. Horr - Politician.

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 Waitsfield and their reported violations in the past:

WAITSFIELD WATER SUPPLY (Address: 9 BRIDGE ST , Population served: 223, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-25-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-09-2014)
BIG PICTURE (Population served: 212, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
AGRI-MARK WAITSFIELD (Address: 193 HOME FARM WAY , Population served: 180, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Other (DEC-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-08-2008), St Public Notif requested (DEC-08-2008), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-08-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-15-2004), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-15-2004), St Public Notif received (APR-06-2004), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2003), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-09-2003), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM (Address: 4604 BATTLEGROUND #3 , Population served: 166, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 and -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2005), St Public Notif received (MAR-03-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1997, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-1997), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
FAYSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Address: 782 GERMAN FLATS RD , Population served: 126, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-15-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-15-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-14-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-11-2007), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-11-2007), St Public Notif received (DEC-24-2007), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
TUCKER HILL INN (Address: 65 MARBLE HILL RD , Population served: 122, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-15-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUN-15-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
CHRISTMAS TREE - SUNDOWN CONDOMINIUM (Address: 6971 MAIN ST SUITE 4 , Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-16-2014), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-16-2014), St Boil Water Order (MAY-16-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-10-2012), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-10-2012), St Boil Water Order (DEC-10-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-10-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-27-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (NOV-17-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-17-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2011), St Boil Water Order (NOV-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-23-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-15-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUN-15-2011), St Boil Water Order (JUN-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-10-2010), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-10-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-10-2010), St Boil Water Order (DEC-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2013)
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In APR-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R - In APR-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-2007), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-09-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-02-2007), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation
LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE (Address: 9 VT RTE 17 , Population served: 109, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 20 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations

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

  • MAD RIVER GLEN COOP (Population served: 225, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL (Address: 7865 MAIN ST , Population served: 65, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WAITSFIELD INN (Population served: 48, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.4%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

9.2%


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

5.9%
Whole state:

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

2.6%
Whole state:

3.6%
7 people in college/university student housing in 2010

Banks with branches in Waitsfield (2011 data):

  • Northfield Savings Bank: Waitsfield Branch at Mad River Shopping Center, Route 100, branch established on 1998/05/04. Info updated 2007/04/25: Bank assets: $685.8 mil, Deposits: $511.0 mil, headquarters in Northfield, VT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Northfield Mhc
  • People's United Bank: Waitsfield Branch at 99 Mad River Glenn, branch established on 1973/07/23. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • TD Bank, National Association: Valley Branch at 5070 Main Street, Route 100, branch established on 1961/12/18. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The

For population 15 years and over in Waitsfield:

Marital status in Waitsfield, VT
  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Waitsfield:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 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 Waitsfield, 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
This county:

11.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
State:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

21.5%
Vermont:

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

14.7%
Vermont:

13.3%
Businesses in Waitsfield, VT
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Shaw's1
Ace Hardware1True Value2
FedEx1UPS1
MasterBrand Cabinets1

Strongest AM radio stations in Waitsfield:

  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WSKI (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: GALLOWAY COMMUNICATIONS, 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)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSNO (1450 AM; 1 kW; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waitsfield:

  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, 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.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WCMD (89.9 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Waitsfield:

  • W19BR (Channel 19; MONKTON, VT; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
  • WVNY (Channel 22; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: C-22 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W25BT (Channel 25; MONKTON, VT; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)
  • W62BY (Channel 62; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W64BP (Channel 64; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W66BX (Channel 66; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W68CK (Channel 68; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • Waitsfield, Vermont
  • Fatal accident count11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Vermont average
  • Fatal accident count968
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1332
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons512
  • Fatalities1100
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents2456
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents29
See more detailed statistics of Waitsfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • $5,680,000Total costs
  • 31,540Total average daily traffic
  • 2,324Total average daily truck traffic
  • 33,118Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Waitsfield, VT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Waitsfield, VT

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Residence Harold Neill E Warren Rd (Lat: 44.161167 Lon: -72.812056), Call Sign: KGU254,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2002, Expiration Date: 09/06/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/10/2012, Registrant: Clark Communication Electronics, 18 Landfill Rd., Milton, VT 05468, Phone: (802) 893-7078, Fax: (802) 893-4732, Email:

  • Lat: 44.203944 Lon: -72.918722, Call Sign: WQGP252,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.545 MHz, 159.810 MHz, 159.990 MHz, 160.140 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2017, Expiration Date: 03/14/2027, Certifier: James Winble, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • 1.8 Mi Sse Of Waitsfield (Lat: 44.163944 Lon: -72.812611), Call Sign: KNKC413,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.840 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2008, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Jackson & Dickens, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

  • Off Mad Ellen Road (Lat: 44.188667 Lon: -72.839250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: KDS417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.030 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: Gerald W Blanchard, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Waitsfield)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 35A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 207LB, N207LB, N-207LB, Serial Number: 5285, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 12/08/2005
    Registrant (Individual): David I Tanzer, 3055 E Warren Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
  • Aircraft: MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 231PF, N231PF, N-231PF, Serial Number: 25-0102, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Emery J Stephans, 109 Raphael Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 269W, N269W, N-269W, Serial Number: 14533, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Peter G Boynton, 609 Common Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, Other Owners: Regina A Darmoni
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3568C, N3568C, N-3568C, Serial Number: 26612, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/25/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Mynderse R Woodruff, Po Box One, Waitsfield, VT 05673
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 9083C, N9083C, N-9083C, Serial Number: RX8-3302, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 11/04/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2000
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David I Tanzer, 3055 E Warren Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, Other Owners: Lori M Bottom

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 17 took place in 2002, and the least - 3 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Waitsfield, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (55.7%), and Outside Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Waitsfield, VT
    • 7355.7%Structure Fires
    • 3627.5%Outside Fires
    • 1713.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Waitsfield, VT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waitsfield, VT
  • 51.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waitsfield, VT
  • 40.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 18.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.4%Wood
  • 5.7%Utility gas


Waitsfield compared to Vermont state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race 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.

Waitsfield on our top lists:

  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #58 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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