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Wells, VT
Census-designated place in Rutland County, Vermont.
Population
308
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
389
ZIP codes
0
Wells and its ZIP codes
Wells at a glance
- Wells is about 5.5 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Wells, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Wells.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,345
25,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,361
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $7,989 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wells, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wells, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Granville, NYVillage | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| West PawletCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| PawletCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| PoultneyVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| North Granville, NYCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Fair HavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| WallingfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| CastletonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| DorsetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Whitehall, NYVillage | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Fort Ann, NYVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wells, VT in?
- Wells is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Wells, VT?
- About 308 people live in Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wells?
- Nearby places include Granville, NY (3 mi), West Pawlet (5.1 mi), Pawlet (5.4 mi), Middletown Springs (6.3 mi), Poultney (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023