WhitingVT
A town of 532, settled in 1763. Nearly 30% of it is conserved land.
What makes Whiting stand out
The 2 things Whiting does most differently from other towns.
532 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Whiting’s report card
Now in Whiting
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Whiting. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Nearly a third of Whiting is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Whiting’s public schools outperform 23% of Vermont districts
The public schools Whiting’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 77% of Vermont’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting | PK–6 | 92 | C− |
Most working residents commute out of Whiting
Most working residents leave Whiting for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Middlebury (30%), Bridport (6%) and Rutland (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Whiting has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 59 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Whiting is
Whiting beats the Vermont average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Whiting | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 79% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88% | 85.9% |
A typical Whiting home is worth about $353K
The typical Whiting home is worth about $353,000, down 1.1% in a year, 12% below the Vermont typical home.
Typical home value
99% of working residents leave Whiting for work
Where Whiting’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Whiting
Town in Vermont, United States
Whiting is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for John Whiting, a landholder. The population was 405 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1763
- Population
- 405
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 171 ft
- ZIP code
- 05778
- Area code
- 802