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Rutland County

Population in July 2008: 1,092. Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 

Males: 533  (48.9%)
Females: 559  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  43.3 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 05774.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,761 (it was $32,361 in 2000)
Wells:  $40,761
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,534
Wells:  $21,534
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $174,723 (it was $94,300 in 2000)
Wells:  $174,723
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $203,533; Detached houses: $220,300; Townhouses or other attached units: $149,276; In 2-unit structures: $255,286; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $952,207; Mobile homes: $41,569
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Races in Wells:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Wells: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (17.6%), Irish (13.0%), United States (9.7%), French (9.0%), German (8.4%), Polish (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 515 feet

Land area: 22.6 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Wells

  • High school or higher: 80.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wells town

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

20 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.8%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Wells, Vermont in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wells to the number of sex offenders is 1092 to 1.

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

Wells:  1.5% ($1,433)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
Wells satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (57.1 miles , pop. 79,258).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (131.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (182.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Granville, NY (2.0 miles ), Pawlet, VT (2.0 miles ), Middletown Springs, VT (2.1 miles ), Granville, NY (2.4 miles ), Poultney, VT (2.5 miles ), Tinmouth, VT (2.7 miles ), Danby, VT (2.9 miles ).

Latitude: 43.43 N, Longitude: 73.20 W

Area code: 802

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Population change in the 1990s: +217 (+24.0%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  8.3%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Furniture and related products (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Private households (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)



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Wells-area historical tornado activity is above Vermont state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.5 miles away from the Wells town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 tornado 34.8 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.


Wells-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 85% 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 67.7 miles away from Wells 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, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 77.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.2 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 77.1 miles away from Wells 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 63.9 miles away from the city 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 93.3 miles away from Wells 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)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wells:
  • RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; RUTLAND, VT)
  • GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; GLENS FALLS, NY)
  • MARY MCCLELLAN HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; CAMBRIDGE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Wells, VT

Amtrak stations near Wells:
  • 12 miles: FAIR HAVEN (DEPOT & WATER STS.)
  • 14 miles: WHITEHALL (MAIN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: RUTLAND (MERCHANTS ROW). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wells:
  • ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; QUEENSBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,182)
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 38 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 38 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
  • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; FT enrollment: 2,265)
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 55 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; FT enrollment: 2,047)
  • UNION COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,315)
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; FT enrollment: 2,585)
Public elementary/middle school in Wells:
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Library in Wells:
  • WELLS VILLAGE (Operating income: $9,829; Location: 5 EAST WELLS RD., PO BOX 587; 8,399 books; 160 audio materials; 130 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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Cemeteries: Barden Cemetery (1), East Wells Cemetery (2), Town Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Post office: Wells Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

SCHOOLHOUSE RESTAURANT (Serves NY, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.7%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.4%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  11.8%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.5%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wells, VT



Wells compared to Vermont state average:
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Rutland County Vermont:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (67%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Wood (14%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Wells

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents69.2%7.6%5.3%4.6%3.6%
Congregations22.0%15.9%14.6%8.5%8.5%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Wesleyan ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.3%1.2%0.7%0.6%5.8%
Congregations2.4%2.4%1.2%2.4%22.0%
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.


5.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,763 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.07%
Vermont average:  6.60%

0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries ($515 average AGI)
Rutland County:  0.11%
Vermont average:  0.16%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Addison County, VT  0.47% ($31,215 average AGI)
from Windsor County, VT  0.38% ($25,121)
from Chittenden County, VT  0.29% ($34,041)


5.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,006 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.34%
Vermont average:  6.82%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($378 average AGI)
Rutland County:  0.07%
Vermont average:  0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Chittenden County, VT  0.40% ($28,718 average AGI)
to Windsor County, VT  0.36% ($32,340)
to Addison County, VT  0.36% ($31,849)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wells:
  • WVNR (1340 AM; 1 kW; POULTNEY, VT; Owner: PINE TREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wells:
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, 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)
  • 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.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WNYV (94.1 FM; WHITEHALL, NY; Owner: PINE TREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Wells:
  • W07AG (Channel 7; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: WNYT INC.)
  • WVER (Channel 28; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • W61CE (Channel 61; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MARGARET SANGUINETTI (ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE))
  • W69AR (Channel 69; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: MT. MANSFIELD TELEVISION, INC.)


Wells fatal accident list:
Oct 14, 2004 10:99 AM, Sr-31, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 1993 07:40 AM, Vt30, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 1, 1993 11:10 AM, Vt30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total costs: $2,250,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,460
Total average daily truck traffic: 262
Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic: 8,190

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Northeast Mtn Summit, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WMG273, Licensee ID: L00046735
    Assigned Frequencies : 948.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/08/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2014
    Registrant: Pine Tree Broadcasting Company, Po Box 568, East Poultney, VT 05741

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wells)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 63 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 36985 , Serial Number: F7-198, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/1984
    Registrant (Individual): John T Dba Happy, Lake St Catherine, Wells, VT 05774, Other Owners: Int's Taurus Gemini
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6877K , Serial Number: 16-720, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 07/24/1957
    Registrant (Individual): H Conrad Jr Grillo, 291 E Wells Rd # R, Wells, VT 05774
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 725RB , Serial Number: 15068309, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/05/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Dana E Hall, Rd 2 Box 1327 Little Lake E Rd, Wells, VT 05774
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN NAVION (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8801H , Serial Number: NAV-4-801, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 91 Sawmill Hl, Wells, VT 05774


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 7
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

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