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Bellows Falls, VT
Village in Windham County, Vermont.
Population
2,891
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,128
ZIP codes
0
Bellows Falls and its ZIP codes
Bellows Falls at a glance
- Bellows Falls is about 30 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $56,086, 31% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,600 (38% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Bellows Falls, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellows Falls, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,086
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (577), French Americans (316), German Americans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windham County. PPP loans are for Bellows Falls.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,773
20,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,331
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $7,453 per person
How people get to work
Bellows Falls, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellows Falls, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
269
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellows Falls, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Bellows Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Walpole, NHCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| North WestminsterCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Saxtons RiverVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Walpole, NHCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| WestminsterVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Charlestown, NHCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| GraftonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| TownshendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HarmonyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| North SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| NewfaneVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Keene, NHCity | 15 mi | 37.1 |
| West DummerstonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellows Falls, VT in?
- Bellows Falls is in Windham County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Bellows Falls, VT?
- About 2,891 people live in Bellows Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellows Falls?
- Nearby places include North Walpole, NH (0.9 mi), North Westminster (1.1 mi), Saxtons River (2.9 mi), Walpole, NH (4.1 mi), Westminster (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023