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Caledonia County

Population in July 2008: 1,201. Population change since 2000: +4.4%
 

Males: 621  (51.7%)
Females: 580  (48.3%)

Median resident age:  41.2 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,303 (it was $36,761 in 2000)
Ryegate:  $46,303
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,651
Ryegate:  $23,651
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $155,082 (it was $83,700 in 2000)
Ryegate:  $155,082
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $186,085; Detached houses: $197,760; Townhouses or other attached units: $203,558; In 2-unit structures: $126,027; Mobile homes: $57,009

Ryegate, VT residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Ryegate:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Ryegate: 91.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: English (28.0%), French (17.8%), Irish (17.7%), Scottish (12.1%), French Canadian (6.1%), German (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1048 feet

Land area: 36.6 square miles.

Population density: 33 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Ryegate

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ryegate town

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

16 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.4%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Ryegate:  1.8% ($1,475)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (90.7 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (140.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (249.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Wells River, VT (2.1 miles ), Woodsville, NH (2.4 miles ), Monroe, NH (2.5 miles ), Barnet, VT (2.6 miles ), Bath, NH (2.7 miles ), Groton, VT (2.7 miles ), Newbury, VT (2.8 miles ), .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 44.21 N, Longitude: 72.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Ryegate household income distribution Ryegate home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+7.7%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.0%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Wood products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)



Ryegate-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Ryegate town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/11/1973, a category 2 tornado 44.9 miles away from the town center .


Ryegate-area historical earthquake activity is near Vermont state average. It is 81% 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 82.3 miles away from Ryegate 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 55.1 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 10.6 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 81.0 miles away from Ryegate center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 37.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/24/2002 at 23:46:00, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.1 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from Ryegate 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)

Hospitals/medical centers near Ryegate:
  • COTTAGE HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; WOODSVILLE, NH)
  • NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REG HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)
  • LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LITTLETON, NH)

Political contributions by individuals in Ryegate, VT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ryegate:
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 25 miles; HANOVER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,309)
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; FT enrollment: 2,585)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 39 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLL (about 52 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; FT enrollment: 8,852)
  • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; FT enrollment: 2,265)
  • SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE (about 57 miles; COLCHESTER, VT; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 83 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
Library in Ryegate:
  • RYEGATE CORNER (Operating income: $150; Location: P.O. BOX 332, 18 S. BAYLEY-HAZEN RD; 200 books; 10 audio materials)

Ryegate map

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Notable locations in Ryegate: Warners Campground (A), Pleasant Valley Campground (B), South Ryegate Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Ryegate: South Ryegate Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: North Ryegate Cemetery (1), Pinehurst Cemetery (2), Blue Mountain Cemetery (3), Hillside Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Coburn Pond (A), McLam Pond (B), Ticklenaked Pond (C), Lower Symes Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Scotch Burn (A), Scott Brook (B), Manchester Brook (C), McLam Brook (D), Wormwood Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.7%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.7%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.9%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ryegate, VT



Ryegate compared to Vermont state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Caledonia County Vermont:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (65%)
  • Wood (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Ryegate

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents60.8%11.1%9.5%4.3%2.8%
Congregations9.6%15.4%23.1%9.6%5.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA) Additional (Not in any CCC Body) Congregational Christian ChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSouthern Baptist ConventionOther religions
Adherents2.4%2.4%2.0%1.7%3.0%
Congregations5.8%1.9%1.9%7.7%19.2%
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.


6.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,095 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.41%
Vermont average:  6.60%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orleans County, VT  0.70% ($27,024 average AGI)
from Grafton County, NH  0.48% ($42,138)
from Washington County, VT  0.46% ($32,509)


6.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,004 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.00%
Vermont average:  6.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Orleans County, VT  0.60% ($26,500 average AGI)
to Washington County, VT  0.44% ($28,942)
to Essex County, VT  0.41% ($26,878)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ryegate:
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSTJ (1340 AM; 1 kW; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPNH (1300 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WLTN (1400 AM; 1 kW; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: PROFILE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ryegate:
  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLTN-FM (96.7 FM; LISBON, NH; Owner: PROFILE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCKJ (90.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKXH (105.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYKR-FM (101.3 FM; HAVERHILL, NH; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXXS (102.3 FM; LANCASTER, NH; Owner: BARRY P. LUNDERVILLE)
  • 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)

TV broadcast stations around Ryegate:
  • WLED-TV (Channel 49; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WBVT-LP (Channel 39; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)

Ryegate, Vermont:
  • Fatal accident count: 10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 15
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 5
  • Fatalities: 11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Vermont average:
  • Fatal accident count: 46
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 65
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 52
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 112
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
See more detailed statistics of Ryegate fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 9
Total length: 37 meters (121ft)
Total costs: $9,543,000
Total average daily traffic: 12,540
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,404

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: W1LTW, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/07/1988, Expiration Date: 06/07/1998, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2000
    Registrant: Hassall E Nelson, ., Ryegate, VT 05042


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 9
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Ryegate


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Ryegate, VT

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