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Bennington County

Population in July 2009: 3,697. Population change since 2000: -1.9%
 

Males: 1,802  (48.8%)
Females: 1,895  (51.2%)

Median resident age:  40.4 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 05262.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $52,646 (it was $45,139 in 2000)
Shaftsbury:

$52,646
Vermont:

$51,618
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $28,048

Shaftsbury town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $211,880 (it was $117,300 in 2000)
Shaftsbury:

$211,880
Vermont:

$216,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $283,794; Detached houses: $282,642; Townhouses or other attached units: $733,938; In 2-unit structures: $336,511; Mobile homes: $140,532
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Shaftsbury races chart
  • White alone - 3,694 (98.1%)
  • Hispanic - 34 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 19 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 11 (0.3%)
  • Black alone - 7 (0.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.05%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Shaftsbury: 95.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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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: 86 people per square mile 
 
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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

For population 15 years and over in Shaftsbury town:

  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

23 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.6%
Vermont:  3.8%



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Shaftsbury, Vermont as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Shaftsbury to the number of sex offenders is 616 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:

Shaftsbury town:  1.7% ($2,041)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (33.5 miles , pop. 79,258).

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 ), Bennington, VT (2.2 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 ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $95,600
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $96,800
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $107,800
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $157,200
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $139,600
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $158,200
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $103,800
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $227,100
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $213,600
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $151,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.96 N, Longitude: 73.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.9%
Vermont:

5.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +240 (+6.8%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (16%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)
  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

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

Average climate in Shaftsbury, Vermont

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Tornado activity:

Shaftsbury-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 13% 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 below Vermont state average. It is 91% 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 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 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
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.7 miles away from Shaftsbury center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bennington County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shaftsbury topographic map

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


Hospitals/medical centers near Shaftsbury:

  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SETON HEALTH SYSTEM-ST MARY'S CAMPUS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SARATOGA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 30 miles away; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Shaftsbury, VT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shaftsbury:

  • Williams College (about 18 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,108)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 29 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,660)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 31 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 4,933)
  • Skidmore College (about 31 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,591)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 31 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 7,928)
  • Siena College (about 33 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Adirondack Community College (about 36 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,319)

Public elementary/middle school in Shaftsbury:

Private elementary/middle school in Shaftsbury:

  • GREEN MT MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 9; Location: 1835 RT 7A; Grades: 2 - 9)
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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

 
Bennington 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
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AQI  Ozone  PM2.5 SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.0. This is better than average.
City:

26.0
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.6
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 6.45. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.45
U.S.:

9.59
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.52
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 14.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.3
U.S.:

24.6

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

SHAFTSBURY WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 950, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
IRON KETTLE MOTEL (Population served: 81, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, Public - Between JAN-1999 and DEC-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-06-2000), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-06-2000)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
HILLBROOK MOTEL (Population served: 69, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-15-1999), St Boil Water Order (DEC-01-1999), St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-1999)

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

  • GOVERNORS ROCK MOTEL (Population served: 32, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.4%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.4%
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: 0.4% 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%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shaftsbury, VT


Shaftsbury 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 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. (86%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:


2008 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Shaftsbury (based on Bennington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.94%
Here44.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents57.4%8.5%7.1%6.8%6.6%
Congregations18.9%11.3%9.4%5.7%15.1%
NameJewishAssemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceOther
Adherents3.9%3.4%1.4%1.1%3.8%
Congregations5.7%3.8%3.8%1.9%24.5%
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: 14
Bennington County:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

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

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

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

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:
This county:

8.4%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bennington County:

22.9%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
State:

13.3%

5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,279 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.72%
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 Berkshire County, MA  0.38% ($31,089 average AGI)
from Rutland County, VT  0.38% ($34,339)
from Windham County, VT  0.35% ($33,346)


6.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,399 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.04%
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 Rutland County, VT  0.50% ($34,767 average AGI)
to Rensselaer County, NY  0.46% ($33,147)
to Berkshire County, MA  0.35% ($44,078)

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.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Shaftsbury, Vermont:
  • Fatal accident count: 22
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 29
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 12
  • Fatalities: 32
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 59
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Vermont average:
  • Fatal accident count: 48
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 67
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 21
  • Fatalities: 53
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 116
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2

See more detailed statistics of Shaftsbury fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 8
Total length: 12 meters (39ft)
Total costs: $2,511,000
Total average daily traffic: 25,820
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,908
Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic: 36,690


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • S Shaftsbury Rd State Police Office (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Call Sign: KSU615, Licensee ID: L00153794
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/31/2005, Expiration Date: 11/21/2015
    Registrant: State Of Vermont, 103 S Main St, Waterbury, VT 05676, Phone: (802) 244-8786
  • State Police Office (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Call Sign: WGW32, Licensee ID: L00153794
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/31/2005, Expiration Date: 11/21/2015
    Registrant: State Of Vermont, 103 S Main St, Waterbury, VT 05676, Phone: (802) 244-8786
  • State Police Barracks Rt 7 (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -73.207056), Call Sign: KCY359, Licensee ID: L00981715
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.7600 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/23/2005, Expiration Date: 04/03/2015
    Registrant: William E Dailey Inc, 1424 Vt Rt 7a, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, Phone: (802) 442-9923
  • SHAFTSBURY, S Shaftsbury Rd State Police Office (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Call Sign: WQHC557
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.212 MHz, 453.212 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 453.862 MHz, 453.862 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/27/2007, Expiration Date: 06/27/2017, Certifier: Terry Lavalley
    Registrant: Acd Telecom Inc., 1268 Upsala Road, Sanford, FL 32771, Phone: (407) 302-2237, Fax: (407) 302-2293, Email:
  • SHAFTSBURY, S Shaftsbury Rd State Police Office (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Call Sign: WQHC828
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.452 MHz, 154.452 MHz, 155.752 MHz, 155.752 MHz, 158.737 MHz, 158.737 MHz, 159.472 MHz, 159.472 MHz, 151.137 MHz, 151.137 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/28/2007, Expiration Date: 06/28/2017, Certifier: Terry Lavalley
    Registrant: Acd Telecom LLC, 1268 Upsala Road, Sanford, FL 32771, Phone: (407) 302-2237, Fax: (407) 302-2293, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • SHAFTSBURY, State Police Subtroop (Lat: 42.953694 Lon: -73.206778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WIS92
    Assigned Frequencies: 6800.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/24/2008, Expiration Date: 03/04/2018
    Registrant: Rcc Consultants, Inc., 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 304, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9347, Phone: (717) 651-3304, Fax: (717) 671-0200, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • 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 , Serial Number: 28-7325030, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/1972
    Registrant (Individual): William F Ketterer, 64 Grouse Ln, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2923S , Serial Number: 15066823, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Jim A Howe, 1242 Myers Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CAMERON BALLOONS US C-100 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 4107C , Serial Number: 6080, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Jason A Elkins, 1475 Hidden Valley Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6596T , Serial Number: 17996, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 07/30/1960
    Registrant (Individual): William V Anderson, 4611 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7778N , Serial Number: 28-5225, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Edith P Devens-Tschorn, 969 Trumbull Hill Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 888F , Serial Number: 50321, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1958
    Registrant (Individual): William V Anderson, 4611 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 97238 , Serial Number: 18267029, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1979
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce D Nash, 308 Ridge Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, Other Owners: Nancy A Nash


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2

Businesses in Shaftsbury, VT

  • U-Haul: 1
  • UPS: 1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • William L. Smith (1)
  • Wayne Hilliard (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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