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Rutland County

Population in July 2008: 310. Population change since 2000: +11.5%
 

Males: 153  (49.6%)
Females: 157  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $57,206 (it was $45,417 in 2000)
West Haven:  $57,206
Vermont:  $49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $29,668
West Haven:  $29,668
Vermont:  $26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $200,662 (it was $108,300 in 2000)
West Haven:  $200,662
Vermont:  $205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $216,418; Detached houses: $259,020; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $113,171; Mobile homes: $46,136

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Races in West Haven:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in West Haven: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), English (18.7%), French (16.5%), German (11.9%), United States (11.2%), Italian (10.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 340 feet

Land area: 28.0 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in West Haven

  • High school or higher: 82.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Haven town

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

12 residents are foreign born (3.2% Europe, 1.1% North America).

This town:  4.3%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in West Haven, Vermont in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in West Haven to the number of sex offenders is 310 to 1.

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

West Haven:  2.2% ($2,333)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
West Haven satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (65.6 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (146.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (196.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Benson, VT (2.2 miles ), Fair Haven, VT (2.3 miles ), Dresden, NY (2.4 miles ), Putnam, NY (2.7 miles ), Whitehall, NY (2.7 miles ), Hampton, NY (2.7 miles ), Whitehall, NY (2.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $87,400
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $91,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $118,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $90,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.65 N, Longitude: 73.35 W

West Haven household income distribution West Haven home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+4.1%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  10.2%
Vermont:  7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (20%)
  • Transportation equipment (11%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Mining (4%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (10%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)



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West Haven-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Vermont state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 47.1 miles away from the West Haven town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 tornado 50.7 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.


West Haven-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Vermont state average. It is 77% 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 53.9 miles away from West Haven 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 60.6 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 88.2 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 60.4 miles away from West Haven 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 49.9 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 97.6 miles away from West Haven 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 West Haven:
  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; TICONDEROGA, NY)
  • RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; RUTLAND, VT)
  • PORTER MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 26 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in West Haven, VT

Amtrak stations near West Haven:
  • 7 miles: FAIR HAVEN (DEPOT & WATER STS.)
  • 8 miles: WHITEHALL (MAIN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 15 miles: TICONDEROGA (RTE. 74 (FORT TICONDEROGA RD.)). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Haven:
  • ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; QUEENSBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,182)
  • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; FT enrollment: 2,265)
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; FT enrollment: 2,585)
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLL (about 57 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; FT enrollment: 8,852)
  • SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE (about 59 miles; COLCHESTER, VT; FT enrollment: 2,272)

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Cemeteries: Hackett Dam Cemetery (1), Hitchcock Cemetery (2), Carver Falls Cemetery (3), Center Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Coggman Pond (A), Schoolhouse Marsh (B), Drowned Lands (C), Billings Marsh (D), Horton Marsh (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hubbardton River (A), Horton Brook (B), Big Hollow Brook (C), Bumps Brook (D), Coggman Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in West Haven: Ward Marsh Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.0%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.7%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.0%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.1%
Whole state:  3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Haven, VT



West Haven compared to Vermont state average:
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students 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. (54%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)
  • Wood (19%)


Religion statistics for West Haven

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 West Haven:
  • 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.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WVNR (1340 AM; 1 kW; POULTNEY, VT; Owner: PINE TREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIPS (1250 AM; 1 kW; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: CALVIN HUGH CARR)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER 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.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Haven:
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • 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.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WANC (103.9 FM; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WXAL-FM (93.7 FM; ADDISON, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)

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


West Haven fatal accident list:
Dec 13, 2002 12:12 AM, Sr-#22a, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 21, 2000 09:23 AM, Sr-22a, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Sep 30, 1985 09:10 AM, Vt22a, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
May 24, 1984 05:30 AM, Th16, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 27, 1977 08:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1975 10:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 5 meters (16ft)
Total costs: $1,918,000
Total average daily traffic: 800
Total average daily truck traffic: 72
Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic: 1,200

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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