Wolcott, Vermont

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Population in July 2008: 1,714. Population change since 2000: +17.7%

Males: 880	(51.4%)
Females: 834	(48.6%)

Median resident age:	33.4 years
Vermont median age:	37.7 years

Zip codes: 05680.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,782 (it was $34,760 in 2000)

Wolcott:	$43,782
Vermont:	$49,907

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,103

Wolcott:	$20,103
Vermont:	$26,735

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,935 (it was $84,700 in 2000)

Wolcott:	$156,935
Vermont:	$205,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $177,637; Detached houses: $183,803; Townhouses or other attached units: $171,894; In 2-unit structures: $1,211,800; Mobile homes: $48,125
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Races in Wolcott:

White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
American Indian (0.7%)
Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Wolcott: 91.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (25.3%), English (20.6%), French (18.0%), Irish (14.8%), French Canadian (7.6%), German (6.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 712 feet

Land area: 39.0 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Wolcott

High school or higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
Unemployed: 4.3%
Mean travel time to work: 28.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wolcott town

Never married: 25.1%
Now married: 59.1%
Separated: 1.2%
Widowed: 4.2%
Divorced: 10.4%

49 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 1.4% North America).

This town:	3.4%
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:

Wolcott:	1.7% ($1,432)
Vermont:	2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (121.2 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (170.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (267.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Elmore, VT (2.3 miles ), Morrisville, VT (2.5 miles ), Hyde Park, VT (2.5 miles ), Morristown, VT (2.6 miles ), Hyde Park, VT (2.6 miles ), Hardwick, VT (2.7 miles ), Craftsbury, VT (2.7 miles ), Greensboro, VT (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 9 buildings, average cost: $39,000
1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $80,000
1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,000
1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,000
2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $80,000
2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $75,000
2002: 18 buildings, average cost: $60,000
2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $60,000
2004: 25 buildings, average cost: $60,000
2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $130,100
2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $164,300
2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $223,800
2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $127,600

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Latitude: 44.58 N, Longitude: 72.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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Population change in the 1990s: +226 (+18.4%).

Unemployment in May 2009:

Here:	7.7%
Vermont:	7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (19%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
Accommodation and food services (9%)
Public administration (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (15%)
Educational services (15%)
Accommodation and food services (8%)
Public administration (7%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Personal and laundry services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Carpenters (9%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (6%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)

Average climate in Wolcott, Vermont

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Wolcott-area historical earthquake activity is near Vermont state average. It is 82% 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 61.6 miles away from Wolcott 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 86.2 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 60.2 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 34.2 miles away from Wolcott 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 98.3 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 61.8 miles away from Wolcott 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 Wolcott:

COPLEY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; MORRISVILLE, VT)
NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 26 miles; SAINT ALBANS, VT)
NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REG HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Wolcott, VT

Airports located in Wolcott:

Taylor Airport (Runways: 1)

College/University in Wolcott:

CENTER FOR NORTHERN STUDIES (Location: RR 1 BOX 1860; Private, not-for-profit)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wolcott:

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLL (about 32 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; Full-time enrollment: 8,852)
NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; FT enrollment: 2,585)
SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE (about 35 miles; COLCHESTER, VT; FT enrollment: 2,272)
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 53 miles; HANOVER, NH; FT enrollment: 5,309)
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; FT enrollment: 2,265)
SUNY COLLEGE AT PLATTSBURGH (about 58 miles; PLATTSBURGH, NY; FT enrollment: 5,601)
PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 71 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)

Public elementary/middle school in Wolcott:

Wolcott Elementary School (Students: 142; Location: 320 SCHOOL HILL DRIVE; Grades: Kindergarten - 6th Grade)

Private elementary/middle school in Wolcott:

GREEN MTN WALDORF SCHOOL (Students: 127; Location: 28 RAILROAD STREET; Grades: PK - 6)

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Library in Wolcott:

G. M. KELLEY COMMUNITY (Operating income: $43,191; Location: PO BOX 179, SCHOOL HILL DR,; 13,100 books; 65 audio materials; 100 video materials; 10 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Camp Wapanacki (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Wolcott include: Wolcott Mennonite Church (A), Church of the Nazarene (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Pierce Cemetery (1), Davenport Cemetery (2), Hubbell Cemetery (3), Taylor Cemetery (4), Fairmont Lower Cemetery (5), Fairmont Upper Cemetery (6), West Hill Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Keeler Pond (A), Wapanacki Lake (B), Perch Pond (C), Lamoille River Reservoir (D), Wolcott Pond (E), Bear Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Clark Brook (A), Green River (B), Tamarack Brook (C), Elmore Pond Brook (D), Elmore Branch (E), Baldin Brook (F), Currier Brook (G), Wild Branch (H), Wolcott Pond Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Wolcott: East Hill Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

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

WOLCOTT SCHOOL STREET CENTER (Population served: 45, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

3 routine major monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.6 people
Vermont:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	72.8%
Whole state:	65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	10.3%
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:	14.6%
Whole state:	9.4%

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

This town:	1.8%
Whole state:	3.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wolcott, VT

2 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)

Wolcott compared to Vermont state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in Lamoille County Vermont:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (52%) Wood (27%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%) Utility gas (2%) Coal or coke (1%)

Religion statistics for Wolcott

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Church of the Nazarene	United Church of Christ	Episcopal Church
Adherents	64.9%	9.8%	9.1%	8.3%	2.6%
Congregations	30.0%	13.3%	10.0%	23.3%	3.3%

Name	International Church of the Foursquare Gospel	Assemblies of God	Seventh-Day Adventist Church	Eastern Pennsylvanian Mennonite Church	Other religions
Adherents	1.3%	0.6%	0.5%	0.4%	2.6%
Congregations	3.3%	3.3%	3.3%	3.3%	6.7%

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.

7.88% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,864 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.88%
Vermont average:	6.60%

0.16% of residents moved from foreign countries ($321 average AGI)
Lamoille County: 0.16%
Vermont average: 0.16%

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

from Chittenden County, VT	1.58% ($32,658 average AGI)
from Washington County, VT	0.78% ($28,282)
from Orleans County, VT	0.43% ($20,395)

8.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,800 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.05%
Vermont average:	6.82%

0.21% of residents moved to foreign countries ($883 average AGI)
Lamoille County: 0.21%
Vermont average: 0.08%

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

to Chittenden County, VT	1.59% ($37,358 average AGI)
to Washington County, VT	1.09% ($31,936)
to Franklin County, VT	0.45% ($33,911)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wolcott:

WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wolcott:

WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
W243AE (96.5 FM; ORLEANS, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WCKJ (90.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
WKXH (105.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Wolcott:

WVNY (Channel 22; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: C-22 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
W54CV (Channel 54; BARRE, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)

Wolcott, Vermont:

Fatal accident count: 8
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 5
Fatalities: 9
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 20
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 Wolcott fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 14
Total length: 33 meters (108ft)
Total costs: $13,298,000
Total average daily traffic: 23,290
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,957
Total future (year 2013) average daily traffic: 34,935

New bridges - Historical Statistics

1920-1929: 3
1930-1939: 1
1940-1949: 1
1950-1959: 1
1960-1969: 1
1970-1979: 0
1980-1989: 4
1990-1999: 3

See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Wolcott, VT

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3

Call Sign: KB4RAX, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 03/05/1991, Expiration Date: 03/05/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/06/2003
Registrant: Brian D Fitzgerald, 1950 Tatro Rd, Wolcott, VT 05680
Call Sign: N1UEY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00930698
Grant Date: 12/18/2004, Expiration Date: 01/30/2015
Registrant: William B Taylor, 542 Homer\'s Rd., Wolcott, VT 05680-3026
Call Sign: N1XKK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01126810
Grant Date: 03/09/2006, Expiration Date: 05/28/2016, Certifier: Lawrence L Pecor
Registrant: Lawrence L Pecor, 2217 Marsh Road, Wolcott, VT 05680

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2

Aircraft: WSK PZL-KROSNO KR-03A (Glider, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
N-Number: 287S , Serial Number: 03-22, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 08/04/1992
Registrant (Individual): Richard T Smyth, Town Hill, Wolcott, VT 05680
Aircraft: CESSNA TR182 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 4939S , Serial Number: R18201478, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/1980
Registrant (Individual): Daniel R Leriche, 1855 Rr 15, Wolcott, VT 05680

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 5
Hazardous Condition: 1

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