197 years in pictures
Census counts: 31 in 1790, a peak of 227 in 1890, 87 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1929 on.
- 1829Lemington is settled
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Lemington’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, against 23 minutes in Vermont’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a lower July high than Lemington. 54% of the land in Lemington is conserved, against 14% in Vermont’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Lemington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lemington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 31 in 1790, a peak of 227 in 1890, 87 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1929 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lemington, 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 Lemington.
28 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Lemington’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The January low in Lemington is 4°F. Lemington has cold, snowy winters and cool summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Lemington. Among 72 Vermont towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Lemington. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Lemington.
| Lemington | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 32% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Lemington | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Lemington; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Lemington residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Town in Vermont, United States
Lemington is a town in Essex County, Vermont, United States. The population was 87 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Berlin, NH –VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Lemington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.