Why visit Bradford
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge 22, Piermont Bridge and Bradford Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 71 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bradford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bradford
Bradford is a census-designated place in the town of Bradford, Orange County, Vermont, United States. The population was 907 at the 2020 census. The village disincorporated on December 1, 2004. The village became a census-designated place in 2008.
From the Wikipedia article Bradford (CDP), Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Bridge 22
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bridge in Vermont
Piermont Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Sawyer-Medlicott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Colatina Exit Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, American
164 Main Street, Bradford
History
Bradford was established in the early 19th century, the steep drop of the Waits River recognized as a source of water power for industrial use. Asa Low spearheaded the development of that industry, building a brick grist mill in 1847. The village saw continued prosperity through the 19th century. The historic district designated in 1975 comprises 81 commercial, public, and religious buildings showcasing architectural styles from Federal and Greek Revival to Italianate and Romanesque. It includes the commercial business district of the village, the former industrial area near the Waits River, and adjacent residential areas.
From the History section of Bradford (CDP), Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Map of Bradford
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 7°F | 2.4 in | 17.4 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 9°F | 2.1 in | 14.4 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 18°F | 2.8 in | 14.2 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 2.9 in |
| May | 64°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 35°F | 4.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 3.1 in | 17.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Benton 5 Sw (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-03-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Woodsville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hanover 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Barre 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Enfield 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Lebanon 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Plymouth 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Littleton 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Bethlehem 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Ashland 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Bristol 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Woods Library and Hotel Low, Bradford, VT, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Piermont Bridge, Eyeheartbrain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge 22 in Bradford VT, Eyeheartbrain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PiermontNH SawyerMedlicottHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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