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Waitsfield, VT
Census-designated place in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
193
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
295
ZIP codes
0
Waitsfield and its ZIP codes
Waitsfield at a glance
- Waitsfield is about 4.2 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Waitsfield, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Waitsfield.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waitsfield, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waitsfield, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Waitsfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HanksvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Huntington CenterCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| South LincolnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| WaterburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| BoltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| MontpelierCity | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Bolton ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BarreCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waitsfield, VT in?
- Waitsfield is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Waitsfield, VT?
- About 193 people live in Waitsfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waitsfield?
- Nearby places include Hanksville (7.8 mi), Northfield (9.2 mi), Huntington Center (9.7 mi), Lincoln (9.9 mi), South Lincoln (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023