Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 707.
34% of residents are 65 or older in Peacham, against 22% in Vermont’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Peacham. 34% of the land in Peacham is conserved, above both the Vermont town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Groton State Forest, at 7,146 acres with 25.3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Peacham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Peacham beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 365 in 1790, a peak of 1,443 in 1840, 715 in 2020. The archive holds 19 old photos and papers going back to 1830 and 2 maps from 1943 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Peacham, 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 Peacham.
37 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Peacham is 0.8 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Groton State Forest | 25.3 mi | 7,146 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by the Peacham School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacham Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 59 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Peacham for work: only 2% work in town. Peacham’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. The top destinations are Haverhill (12%), St.
| Peacham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
49% of Peacham adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Peacham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 years | 43.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 49% | 40% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.3 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Peacham | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.1% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.3% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.2% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.4% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.5% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.2% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.1% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 25.8% | 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
Among 72 Vermont towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Peacham. Peacham has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Peacham. Only 2 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Peacham. 31% of adults have obesity in Peacham.
| Peacham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 32% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Peacham | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Peacham since 2024.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Peacham home is worth about $405,000, up 6.3% in a year, close to the Vermont typical home.
| Peacham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,028 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 75% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Peacham. Close and well known come first.
34 mi MountainMount Mansfield
30 mi LakeLake Willoughby
27 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
32 mi Ski areaStowe Mountain Resort144 runs · 2,390 ft vertical
37 mi Ski areaSugarbush Resort142 runs · 2,569 ft vertical
29 mi State parkFranconia Notch State ParkMount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lake Willoughby: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Stowe Mountain Resort: Stevage, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sugarbush Resort: Mrtrek1701 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franconia Notch State Park: Stephen Sokolowski, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Peacham; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Peacham residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where Peacham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 places in Peacham on the National Register of Historic Places.
9 notable people were born in Peacham.
Town in Vermont, United States
Peacham is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Peacham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
9 notable people were born here, including George Brinton McClellan Harvey and Samuel Worcester.
