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Bakersfield, VT
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Vermont.
Population
340
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
0
Bakersfield and its ZIP codes
Bakersfield at a glance
- Bakersfield is about 4.7 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Bakersfield, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Bakersfield.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,997
16,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$317M
FY 2026, $6,347 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bakersfield, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
865
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
132
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bakersfield, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Bakersfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Enosburg FallsVillage | 8.4 mi | 3.5 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| CambridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| JohnsonVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| North Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| St. AlbansCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Highgate CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Hyde ParkVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| RichfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| SwantonVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| MorrisvilleVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bakersfield, VT in?
- Bakersfield is in Franklin County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Bakersfield, VT?
- About 340 people live in Bakersfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bakersfield?
- Nearby places include Enosburg Falls (8.4 mi), Jeffersonville (9.8 mi), Cambridge (11 mi), Johnson (12 mi), Fairfax (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023