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Population in July 2008: 344. Population change since 2000: +4.9%

Males: 184	(53.7%)
Females: 160	(46.3%)

Median resident age:	42.8 years
Vermont median age:	37.7 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,953 (it was $39,659 in 2000)

Windham:	$49,953
Vermont:	$49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $27,386

Windham:	$27,386
Vermont:	$26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $231,605 (it was $125,000 in 2000)

Windham:	$231,605
Vermont:	$205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $263,412; Detached houses: $265,482; Townhouses or other attached units: $248,793; In 2-unit structures: $436,248; Mobile homes: $51,667

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Races in Windham:

White Non-Hispanic (94.8%)
American Indian (2.4%)
Two or more races (2.4%)
Hispanic (1.2%)
Other race (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Windham: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (21.0%), German (15.2%), Irish (13.4%), Italian (10.4%), United States (10.4%), French (8.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1966 feet

Land area: 26.1 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Windham

High school or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
Unemployed: 4.8%
Mean travel time to work: 24.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Windham town

Never married: 22.2%
Now married: 64.8%
Separated: 2.6%
Widowed: 2.2%
Divorced: 8.1%

8 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe).

This town:	2.4%
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:

Windham:	1.8% ($2,295)
Vermont:	2.0% ($2,196)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (61.9 miles , pop. 79,258).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (101.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (171.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Londonderry, VT (2.2 miles ), Jamaica, VT (2.4 miles ), Grafton, VT (2.5 miles ), Andover, VT (2.6 miles ), Athens, VT (2.8 miles ), Townshend, VT (3.0 miles ), Landgrove, VT (3.0 miles) , Chester-Chester Depot, VT (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $87,400
1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,700
1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $109,200
2000: 1 building, cost: $118,000
2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $241,300
2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $111,000
2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $167,200
2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $190,000
2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $145,000
2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $237,500
2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $237,500

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Latitude: 43.17 N, Longitude: 72.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Population change in the 1990s: +106 (+47.7%).

Unemployment in May 2009:

Here:	5.6%
Vermont:	7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (22%)
Accommodation and food services (13%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)
Pharmacies and drug stores (4%)
Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Educational services (22%)
Health care (20%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
Carpenters (10%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
Electricians (7%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
Woodworkers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
Child care workers (7%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (6%)
Registered nurses (6%)
Therapists (6%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Average climate in Windham, Vermont

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Windham-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the Windham town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 tornado 28.6 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

Windham-area historical earthquake activity is below Vermont state average. It is 89% 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 97.4 miles away from Windham 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 60.9 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 93.7 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 61.5 miles away from Windham center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from the city 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 97.9 miles away from Windham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Windham topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Windham:

GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; TOWNSHEND, VT)
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL INC (about 16 miles; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; BRATTLEBORO, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Windham, VT

Amtrak stations near Windham:

15 miles: BELLOWS FALLS (DEPOT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
16 miles: OKEMO (LUDLOW, OKEMO MOUNTAIN) - Seasonal Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Windham:

KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 29 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 46 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; FT enrollment: 2,047)
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 4,499)
SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; GARDNER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,023)
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (about 56 miles; AMHERST, MA; FT enrollment: 21,468)
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 57 miles; HANOVER, NH; FT enrollment: 5,309)

Library in Windham:

WINDHAM TOWN (Operating income: $415; Location: 5976 WINDHAM HLL RD; 1,300 books; 55 audio materials; 91 video materials; 7 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Windham: Lawrence Four Corners (A), Tater Hill Ski Center (B), Tater Hill Golf Course (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Windham: Windham Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: North Windham Cemetery (1), West Windham Cemetery (2), Windham Center Cemetery (3), Woodburn Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Burbee Pond (A), Burbees Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Windham include: Windham Village Historic District (1), South Windham Village Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

WINDHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Address: 5940 WINDHAM HILL RD, Population served: 35, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-03-2004), St Public Notif received (SEP-13-2004), St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-2004)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-22-2004), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2004), St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2004)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-01-2000), St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-2000), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-2000)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-19-1999), St Boil Water Order (NOV-01-1999), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-1999)

Past monitoring violations:

Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1997 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-1997)

2 routine major monitoring violations

2 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.2 people
Vermont:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	60.7%
Whole state:	65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	3.3%
Whole state:	7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	6.3%
Whole state:	9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	3.3%
Whole state:	3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Windham, VT

Windham 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.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in Windham County Vermont:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (53%) Wood (29%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%) Electricity (3%) Solar energy (1%)

Religion statistics for Windham

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	United Church of Christ	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Episcopal Church	United Methodist Church
Adherents	47.8%	20.3%	10.9%	3.2%	3.2%
Congregations	10.3%	27.9%	20.6%	4.4%	4.4%

Name	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Assemblies of God	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Seventh-Day Adventist Church	Other religions
Adherents	1.6%	1.5%	1.2%	1.1%	9.2%
Congregations	1.5%	2.9%	1.5%	2.9%	23.5%

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.

7.04% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,328 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.04%
Vermont average:	6.60%

0.27% of residents moved from foreign countries ($520 average AGI)
Windham County: 0.27%
Vermont average: 0.16%

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

from Cheshire County, NH	0.78% ($28,873 average AGI)
from Windsor County, VT	0.47% ($25,558)
from Franklin County, MA	0.36% ($31,500)

7.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,696 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.16%
Vermont average:	6.82%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($222 average AGI)
Windham County: 0.11%
Vermont average: 0.08%

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

to Cheshire County, NH	0.92% ($34,137 average AGI)
to Windsor County, VT	0.51% ($33,596)
to Bennington County, VT	0.28% ($33,346)

Strongest AM radio stations in Windham:

WNBX (1480 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Windham:

WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, 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)
WCFR-FM (96.3 FM; WALPOLE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
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.)
WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
WKVT-FM (92.7 FM; BRATTLEBORO, VT; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
WXKK (93.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, VT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Windham:

WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
WVTA (Channel 41; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)

Windham fatal accident list:
Mar 23, 1999 03:05 AM, Sr-103, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 8, 1989 09:50 AM, Fas 123, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 16, 1977 04:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 8
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total costs: $3,667,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,250
Total average daily truck traffic: 70
Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic: 1,875

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1

Glebe Mtn., 1.7 Mi (2.7 Km) Nw Of, Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: KNKN749
Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
Grant Date: 11/28/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 Twentieth Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2

1 Mi N On Dirt Rd From Jct 121 At Lawrence Four Corners, Call Sign: WXQ935
Assigned Frequencies : 154.145 MHz
Grant Date: 06/05/2003, Expiration Date: 08/24/2013
Registrant: Fire Chief, 412 Horsenail Hill Rd., North Windham, VT 05143, Phone: (802) 875-3740, Email:
Town Office, Call Sign: KOM485
Assigned Frequencies : 155.955 MHz
Grant Date: 01/28/2003, Expiration Date: 03/10/2013
Registrant: N/A, 412 Horsenail Hill Rd., North Windham, VT 05143, Phone: (802) 875-3740, Email:

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 2
Hazardous Condition: 2

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