Rutland County is 939 square miles and lies in a broad valley running north and south through central Vermont. It is mid-way between Burlington and Bennington on Route 7, 15 miles from the New York State border on the west and 46 miles from New Hampshire
Centered in the heart of the Green Mountain State, Rutland County provides you with the amenities of the second largest city in the state and the privacy of our peaceful rural towns.
The City of Rutland provides the region with a thriving historic downtown, a variety of businesses and services including the second largest mall in Vermont, the Diamond Run Mall, a regional library, numerous clubs, churches, a regional medical center, fine schools including colleges and a technical education center.
Within minutes of the City you can enjoy many year round activities. The quiet of the woods is perfect for hiking, horseback riding and mountainbike riding. Area resorts offer golf and tennis. On one of our many beautiful lakes in the Lakes Region enjoy sailing, kayaking, swimming, waterskiing and fishing. Enjoy world class downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing at the best in the east at Killington, Pico and Okemo ski resorts.
When visiting there are many attractions to enjoy including the New England Maple Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, Wilson Castle, Vermont Marble Exhibit, Green Mountain Rock Climbing, Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Pico Alpine Slide, Killington Chairlift, Concerts in the Park, Vermont Chamber Ballet, the Rutland Historical Society and more.
Enjoy a band concert by the oldest municipal band in the country, the Farmers Market or just enjoy a drive through any one of seven original covered bridges. The Rutland area has 8 excellent golf courses to choose from as well as great hiking, biking and numerous campgrounds.
There are many art galleries in the area including Night Owl Gallery, Moon Brook Art Gallery, Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, a branch of the Chaffee at Cortina Inn and Castleton State College. The Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts sponsors two arts festivals a year as well as hosting several exhibitions.
The Rutland Regional Medical Center is a comprehensive medical/surgical hospital offering a wide variety of services and specialized care. A full service emergency department, staffed by a team of qualified nursing and health care professionals and physicians trained in emergency medicine, operates 24-hours a day. The hospital offers a wide range of in-patient and out-patient services and has a high quality of medical care.
The range of services provided and the physicians available to provide those services has qualified the Rutland Regional Medical Center as a Medicare-designated Rural Referral Center.
84.3% of our workers possess at least a high school diploma (the national average is 75.2%) and 23.2% posses and advanced degree. The Rutland region reflects an emphasis on excellence in education through a variety of public, private and parochial schools. For further information, contact the appropriate Supervisory Union.
Housing Cost
A broad spectrum of housing is available in the Rutland region, from early 19th century farmhouses to ultra modern condominiums. Prices vary from one town to another, but homes are considered a good buy when compared to urban areas. Apartment rents fall between $600 and $750, and house rentals are available with prices around $800.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $163,747
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $178,892; Detached houses: $182,892; Townhouses or other attached units: $228,563; In 2-unit structures: $191,117; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $271,992; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $204,416; Mobile homes: $32,860
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Demographics
Population in July 2008: 16,742. Rutland coves 7.64 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 648 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 05701, 05702 - Area code: 802
Weather
Rutland, VT climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Rutland is 39.12 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.58 Inches.
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