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Population in July 2009: 1,302. Population change since 2000: +1.0%

Males: 680	(52.3%)
Females: 622	(47.7%)

Median resident age:	38.4 years
Vermont median age:	37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $63,917 (it was $47,981 in 2000)

Duxbury:	$63,917
Vermont:	$51,618

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $27,497

Duxbury town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $214,782 (it was $110,000 in 2000)

Duxbury:	$214,782
Vermont:	$216,300

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $224,246; Detached houses: $247,194; Townhouses or other attached units: $430,456; Mobile homes: $74,904

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White alone - 1,258 (97.6%)
Two or more races - 11 (0.9%)
Asian alone - 7 (0.5%)
Hispanic - 7 (0.5%)
Black alone - 2 (0.2%)
American Indian alone - 2 (0.2%)
Other race alone - 2 (0.2%)

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

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Duxbury: 95.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (15.4%), English (14.3%), United States (11.6%), French (10.2%), French Canadian (8.2%), German (8.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 420 feet

Land area: 42.9 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Duxbury:

High school or higher: 88.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
Unemployed: 7.0%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Duxbury town:

Never married: 22.3%
Now married: 60.7%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 4.0%
Divorced: 11.7%

34 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 0.5% Africa, 0.4% Asia, 0.3% Europe).

This town:	2.6%
Vermont:	3.8%

According to our research of Vermont and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Duxbury, Vermont as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Duxbury to the number of sex offenders is 434 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Duxbury town: 1.9% ($2,124)
Vermont: 2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (113.1 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (161.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (246.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Waterbury, VT (1.5 miles ), Moretown, VT (2.0 miles ), Middlesex, VT (2.6 miles ), Bolton, VT (2.8 miles ), Fayston, VT (2.9 miles ), Waitsfield, VT (3.0 miles ), Huntington, VT (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $91,700

1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $101,700

1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $109,200

2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $114,700

2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $116,400

2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $150,000

2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $98,000

2004: 0 buildings

2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $115,300

2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $115,300

2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $115,300

2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,300

2009: 1 building, cost: $115,300

2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000

2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $220,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 44.31 N, Longitude: 72.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
3.4%
Vermont:
5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +340 (+35.8%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

Construction (15%)

Educational services (9%)

Public administration (9%)

Computer and electronic products (8%)

Accommodation and food services (7%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Repair and maintenance (4%)

Public administration (17%)

Health care (15%)

Educational services (9%)

Finance and insurance (8%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)

Food and beverage stores (5%)

Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)

Computer specialists (6%)

Carpenters (6%)

Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)

Cashiers (5%)

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)

Work and jobs in Duxbury: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Duxbury, Vermont

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Tornado activity:

Duxbury-area historical tornado activity is below Vermont state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Duxbury town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/8/1983, a category F2 tornado 23.9 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Duxbury-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Vermont state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.8 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 48.2 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 81.7 miles away from Duxbury 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 81.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from Duxbury 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 42.6 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 Washington County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Floods: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Landslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Duxbury:

ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 42 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 47 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 51 miles away; PLATTSBURGH, NY)

Amtrak stations near Duxbury:

2 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.
10 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.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Duxbury:

Norwich University (about 14 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 3,269)
University of Vermont (about 25 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,405)
Champlain College (about 25 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,086)
Middlebury College (about 29 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 2,456)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 44 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,847)
Dartmouth College (about 49 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 5,813)
Plymouth State University (about 67 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,634)

Public high school in Duxbury:

Harwood Uhsd #19 School (Students: 667; Location: 458 VT ROUTE 100; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)

Public elementary/middle school in Duxbury:

Crossett Brook Middle Usd #45 School (Students: 312; Location: 5672 VT ROUTE 100; Grades: 5th Grade - 8th Grade)

See full list of schools located in Duxbury, School District: HARWOOD UHSD 19

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Notable locations in Duxbury: Hump Brook Tent Platforms (A), Montclair Glen Camp (B), Montclair Glen Lodge (C), Monroe Ranger Cabin (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Phillips-Duxbury Hill Cemetery (1), Graves Cemetery (2), Crossett Hill Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Beaver Meadow (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Park in Duxbury: Monroe State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

AQI CO NO₂ Ozone PM₁₀ PM_2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.6. This is about average.

City:	27.6
U.S.:	32.0

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.375. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.375
U.S.:	0.334

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.59. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	2.59
U.S.:	3.46

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	8.98
U.S.:	9.39

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:	31.8
U.S.:	28.3

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 9.46. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:	9.46
U.S.:	22.06

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 5.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:	5.99
U.S.:	9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Duxbury and their reported violations in the past:

GRUNBERG HAUS (Address: 94 PINE ST

, Population served: 28, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2001), St Boil Water Order (NOV-01-2001), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2001)

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Vermont:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	67.9%
Whole state:	65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	10.6%
Whole state:	7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This town:	5.0%
Whole state:	9.4%

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

This town:	2.3%
Whole state:	3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Duxbury, VT

33 people in homes for the mentally ill

Duxbury compared to Vermont state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (50%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (34%)
Wood (15%)
Coal or coke (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Vermont:

2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Vermont:

Detailed 2008 election results.

Religion statistics for Duxbury (based on Washington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 42.40%

Here		42.4%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	United Church of Christ	Episcopal Church	Jewish
Adherents	61.5%	11.5%	8.9%	3.7%	2.3%
Congregations	13.8%	18.8%	17.5%	5.0%	1.3%

Name	LDS (Mormon) Church	Unitarian Universalist Association	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Christian and Missionary Alliance	Other
Adherents	1.8%	1.6%	1.3%	1.1%	6.3%
Congregations	1.3%	5.0%	5.0%	5.0%	27.5%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25

Washington County:	4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:	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.
State:	6.40 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 65

Here:	11.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:	11.52 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	7.8%
Vermont:	6.8%

Adult obesity rate:

Washington County:	21.5%
Vermont:	22.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

This county:	14.7%
State:	13.3%

6.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,524 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.20%
Vermont average:	6.60%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($224 average AGI)
Washington County:
0.07%
Vermont average:
0.16%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Chittenden County, VT	0.99% ($42,967 average AGI)
from Orange County, VT	0.70% ($27,329)
from Lamoille County, VT	0.44% ($31,936)

6.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,262 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.66%
Vermont average:	6.82%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($178 average AGI)
Washington County:
0.05%
Vermont average:
0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Chittenden County, VT	1.17% ($33,869 average AGI)
to Orange County, VT	0.82% ($32,345)
to Lamoille County, VT	0.31% ($28,282)

Strongest AM radio stations in Duxbury:

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.)
WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
WSKI (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: GALLOWAY COMMUNICATIONS, 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.)
WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WSNO (1450 AM; 1 kW; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)

Strongest FM radio stations in Duxbury:

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.)
WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, 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)
WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING 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.)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)

TV broadcast stations around Duxbury:

WVNY (Channel 22; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: C-22 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
W19BR (Channel 19; MONKTON, VT; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
WCAX-TV (Channel 3; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: MT. MANSFIELD TELEVISION, INC.)
W54CV (Channel 54; BARRE, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)
W16AL (Channel 16; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Duxbury fatal accident list:

Jun 19, 2000 87:99 PM, Sr-100, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 23, 1992 87:99 PM, Vt100, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 5, 1987 00:55 AM, Us 2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 26, 1984 87:99 PM, Sa1, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 23, 1979 04:15 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 14, 1975 08:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics

Number of bridges: 9
Total length: 13 meters (43ft)
Total costs: $1,847,000
Total average daily traffic: 13,430
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,022
Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic: 18,915

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Turnerhill Rd 3/10 Mi W Of Rt 100 Jct (Lat: 44.258389 Lon: -72.791222), Call Sign: KNEN275, Licensee ID: L00102154
Assigned Frequencies: 154.515 MHz
Grant Date: 01/16/1998, Expiration Date: 01/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2003
Registrant: Todd Seymour, Box 840 Rfd, Moretown, VT 05660

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: N1YCS, Licensee ID: L00310539
Grant Date: 08/15/2006, Expiration Date: 11/12/2016, Certifier: James Pawul
Registrant: James Pawul, 4419 River Rd, Duxbury, VT 05676

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 3
Hazardous Condition: 14

Incident types - Duxbury

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Duxbury, VT

Top Patent Applicants

Trevor H. Cole (5)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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