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Rochester, VT
Census-designated place in Windsor County, Vermont.
Population
288
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
454
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 6.5 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Rochester, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windsor County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,791
23,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$566M
FY 2026, $9,807 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.5 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| ChittendenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| South RoyaltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Killington VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| PittsfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| South LincolnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| East MiddleburyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| RutlandCity | 20 mi | 7.6 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| MiddleburyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.2 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, VT in?
- Rochester is in Windsor County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Rochester, VT?
- About 288 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Randolph (7.7 mi), Bethel (9.1 mi), Chittenden (14 mi), Brandon (15 mi), South Royalton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023