Waterbury, Vermont
Waterbury is a community of 1,753 people in Washington County, Vermont.
Why visit Waterbury
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Middlesex–Winooski River Bridge, Winooski Street Bridge, Waterbury Village Historic District and Colby Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 126 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waterbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waterbury
Waterbury is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,897 at the 2020 census. The former village of Waterbury was dissolved in 2017, and its governmental functions were merged with the town of Waterbury.
From the Wikipedia article Waterbury (CDP), Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Middlesex–Winooski River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Road bridge in Vermont, United States of America
Winooski Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks6
Waterbury Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Colby Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic mill village in Waterbury, Vermont, U.S.A.
Green Mountain Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Flavor Graveyard
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Ice cream flavors, like everything else, have a beginning & an end. Here we pay tribute to our dearly de-pinted.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes15
3 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Wesley United Methodist Church
Church · Protestant
56 South Main Street, Waterbury
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Waterbury
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 3.2 in | 27.0 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 10°F | 2.8 in | 28.5 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 19°F | 3.1 in | 21.0 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 8.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 44°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 3.9 in | 27.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Worcester 2 W (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
Washington County has had 22 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)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-08-22: Tropical Storm Henri (Hurricane)
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, 13 miles away.
- Montpelier 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Northfield 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Barre 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Morrisville 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Jericho 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- South Barre 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- East Barre 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Essex Junction 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Johnson 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- South Burlington 22 mi west, about 36 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Waterbury VT 02, Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- Waterbury VT, Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- MiddlesexVT NewRoute2Bridge, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WaterburyVT MillVillageHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WaterburyVT WinooskiStreetBridge, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WaterburyVT ColbyMansion, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WaterburyVT GreenMountainSeminary, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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