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Readsboro, VT
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont.
Population
299
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
243
ZIP codes
0
Readsboro and its ZIP codes
Readsboro at a glance
- Readsboro is about 3.5 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Readsboro, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for Readsboro.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,189
16,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $8,165 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Readsboro, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
238
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 11°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Readsboro, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Readsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitinghamCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| StamfordCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.4 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| WilmingtonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Chimney HillCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.1 |
| North Adams, MACity | 10 mi | 20.3 |
| Adams, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Williamstown, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Pownal CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| PownalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Shelburne Falls, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Old BenningtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| North PownalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| South ShaftsburyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| North BenningtonVillage | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Readsboro, VT in?
- Readsboro is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Readsboro, VT?
- About 299 people live in Readsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Readsboro?
- Nearby places include Whitingham (3.7 mi), Stamford (5.4 mi), Jacksonville (7 mi), Wilmington (8.1 mi), Chimney Hill (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023