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Hubbardton’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both the Vermont town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Hubbardton. The biggest place to walk is Bomoseen State Park, 1,512 acres with 3.5 miles of trail. Hubbardton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hubbardton beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 404 in 1790, a low of 228 in 1970, 735 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1895 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hubbardton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Hubbardton.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Hubbardton for work: only 1% work in town. 4% of Hubbardton residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Hubbardton fell to 57 in 2023, 76 fewer than in 2013.
| Hubbardton | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park | 4.4 mi | 416 |
| 2. Bomoseen State Park | 3.5 mi | 1,512 |
| 3. High Pond Natural Area | 2.5 mi | 941 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
People 65 and older are 32% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (39% statewide). Hubbardton’s median age is 48 years. 43% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across Vermont.
| Hubbardton | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | 43.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 40% | 29% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 84% are men (VT 50%).
| Hubbardton | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.6% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.7% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.5% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.3% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.9% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.9% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Hubbardton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Hubbardton is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
95% of households own their home in Hubbardton. Typical home values rose 6.6% in the year to September 2026. Only 4 of the 69 Vermont towns we compare have a higher median rent than Hubbardton.
| Hubbardton | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 95% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,708 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Hubbardton beats the Vermont average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| Hubbardton | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 27% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 9.1% | 12% |
| What stands out | Hubbardton | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 10.1% |
| More adults with obesity | 34.7% | 28.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hubbardton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
21 mi LakeLake George
35 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
20 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
37 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
16 mi National forestGreen Mountain National ForestFort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Green Mountain National Forest: Brian W. Schaller, FAL
None within 15 miles of Hubbardton; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Hubbardton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where Hubbardton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Vermont, United States
Hubbardton is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for Thomas Hubbard, a landholder. The population was 735 at the 2020 census. The town was the site of the Battle of Hubbardton, where British forces attacked Americans during the Saratoga Campaign of 1777.
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Hubbardton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
