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Ferrisburgh, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 2,775.
Males: 1,423  (51.3%)
Females: 1,352  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,843
Ferrisburgh:

$85,843
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,850

Ferrisburgh town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $348,101
Ferrisburgh:

$348,101
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $400,302; detached houses: $427,258; townhouses or other attached units: $389,241; in 2-unit structures: $373,341; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $633,103; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $292,995; mobile homes: $101,709
March 2022 cost of living index in Ferrisburgh: 90.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ferrisburgh, VT (2010)
    • 2,64595.3%White alone
    • 481.7%Hispanic
    • 391.4%Two or more races
    • 190.7%Asian alone
    • 170.6%Black alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 30.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Ferrisburgh, Vermont as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ferrisburgh is 694 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 218 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (102.8 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (169.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (234.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Ferrisburg, VT (0.9 miles ),
Vergennes, VT (1.7 miles ),
Waltham, VT (2.1 miles ),
Panton, VT (2.4 miles ),
Monkton, VT (2.5 miles ),
Charlotte, VT (2.7 miles ),
New Haven, VT (2.8 miles ),
Essex, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.21 N, Longitude: 73.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 11 buildings, average cost: $286,200
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $312,500
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $227,500
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $179,200
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $320,000
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $462,800
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $160,700
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $161,000
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $261,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $230,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $231,300
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $229,600
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2006: 25 buildings, average cost: $254,400
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $570,000
  • 2004: 18 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $160,700
  • 2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $130,500
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 1997: 20 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Ferrisburgh, VT residents
Average permit cost in Ferrisburgh, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.1. This is better than average.

City:

55.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.317. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.317
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 4.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.59. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.59
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.79
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Ferrisburgh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 30.8 miles away from Ferrisburgh 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) earthquake occurred 30.4 miles away from Ferrisburgh center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 57.2 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 95.5 miles away from Ferrisburgh center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 135.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.4 miles away from Ferrisburgh 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)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Addison County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Ferrisburgh:

  • CLARK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; VERGENNES, VT)
  • WAKE ROBIN-LINDEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SHELBURNE, VT)
  • HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
  • PORTER HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)

Amtrak stations near Ferrisburgh:

  • 11 miles: WESTPORT (HWY. 9 N. & D&H RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 17 miles: PORT HENRY (RTE. 9 NORTH & RTE. 22) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ferrisburgh:

  • Middlebury College (about 15 miles; Middlebury, VT; Full-time enrollment: 3,077)
  • Champlain College (about 19 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 20 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 21 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 21 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Norwich University (about 30 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 36 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)

Public elementary/middle school in Ferrisburgh:

See full list of schools located in Ferrisburgh
Addison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

FERRISBURG ARTISANS GUILD (Address: 5371 ROUTE 7 , Population served: 159, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (DEC-10-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-10-2009), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-10-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-10-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.5%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ferrisburgh, VT (based on Addison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8926
Mainline Protestant3,49127
Evangelical Protestant80113
Other5606
None26,077-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Here:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Addison County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Here:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.8%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

20.9%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.1%
Vermont:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ferrisburgh:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WFAD (1490 AM; 1 kW; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ferrisburgh:

  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCLX (102.5 FM; WESTPORT, NY; Owner: WESTPORT BROADCASTING)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, 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)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ferrisburgh:

  • W19BR (Channel 19; MONKTON, VT; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
  • W25BT (Channel 25; MONKTON, VT; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)
  • W62BY (Channel 62; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W64BP (Channel 64; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W66BX (Channel 66; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W68CK (Channel 68; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • W16AL (Channel 16; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W60AO (Channel 60; PORT HENRY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Christophe Le Scanve, 1117 Schoolhouse Road (16896778) (Lat: 44.199222 Lon: -73.348944), Type: 21.3, Structure height: 50001 m, Overall height: 20.9 m, Registrant: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 1117 Schoolhouse Road (16896778) (Lat: 44.199222 Lon: -73.348944), Type: 21.3, Structure height: 50001 m, Overall height: 20.9 m, Registrant: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 1117 Schoolhouse Road (16896778) (Lat: 44.199222 Lon: -73.348944), Type: 21.3, Structure height: 50001 m, Overall height: 20.9 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 1117 Schoolhouse Road (16896778) (Lat: 44.199222 Lon: -73.348944), Type: 21.3, Structure height: 50001 m, Overall height: 20.9 m, Registrant: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N1LXD, Grant Date: 04/07/1992, Expiration Date: 04/07/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2004, Registrant: Donald G Harrington, Rr 1 Box 1785, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

  • Call Sign: KB1EXH, Licensee ID: L00220282, Grant Date: 01/06/2010, Expiration Date: 03/21/2020, Cancellation Date: 03/22/2022, Certifier: Lawrence H Keyes, Registrant: Lawrence H Keyes, 515 Greenbush Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

  • Call Sign: KB1IZQ, Licensee ID: L00594359, Grant Date: 06/19/2013, Expiration Date: 06/19/2023, Certifier: William J Clark, Registrant: William J Clark, 457 South Middlebrook Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05491


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 116MF, N116MF, N-116MF, Serial Number: 27-3522, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2010
    Registrant (LLC): Gl And Td LLC, 2365 Hawkins Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BL-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 27684, N27684, N-27684, Serial Number: 2326, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Ralph H Jr Shepard, 288 Sand Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
  • Aircraft: FOUND AIRCRAFT CANADA INC FBA-2C3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-580-B1A (315 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35010, N35010, N-35010, Serial Number: 310, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 10/11/2012
    Registrant (Individual): James W Gamble, 5520 Sand Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
  • Aircraft: PIEL EMERAUDE 301 WH (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4702, N4702, N-4702, Serial Number: RB101, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/16/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 07/24/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David F Bowles, 3454 Shellhouse Mountain Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456, Other Owners: Tyler F Bowles

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2012, and the least - 3 in 2017. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Ferrisburgh, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.3%), and Outside Fires (41.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ferrisburgh, VT
    • 8746.3%Structure Fires
    • 7741.0%Outside Fires
    • 2111.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ferrisburgh, VT


Ferrisburgh compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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