2006 library, 2006
Vershire’s story
245 years in pictures
Census counts: 439 in 1790, a low of 236 in 1960, 672 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1781Vershire is settled
VershireVT
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Jared and Corin · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
685
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$327K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
61
A commuter town
Is Vershire a good place to live?
Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Vershire. Vershire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Vershire stand out
Where Vershire beats most towns.
Small town
685 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ChelseaStraffordCorinthVershire
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Vershire: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vershire, and how to reach them.
PowerWashington Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Vershire’s trash rules yet
SchoolsRivendell Interstate School DistrictRivendell Interstate Supervisory District2 districts serve Vershire; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Vermont you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received by Election Day).vote.govWho runs elections hereVershire Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes05079, 0507205079 99% · 05072 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vershire.
Work & commute
Vershire has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Vershire for work: only 2% work in town. Vershire’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, above both Vermont’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Vershire.
2%work in town
| Vershire | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 12% | 15% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Vershire2%
Lebanon11%
Chelsea9%
Hanover7%
Royalton6%
19 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Vershire
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountain School of Milton Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 11 | Grades 11 | 50 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Vershire, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Vershire has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Vershire’s July high is 78°F, where Vermont’s towns sit at 80°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
89″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–30°
Spring29–52°
Summer52–76°
Fall36–56°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Vershire faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Vershire since 2023.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 2023
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
12.7%conserved
12.7%
conserved · 2,914 of 22,984 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cobb Town Forest | 0.1 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Homes in Vershire are worth about $327K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Vershire home is worth about $327,000, up 3.9% in a year, 17% below the Vermont typical home. 82% of Vershire households own their home.
$327KZillow home value
| Vershire | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,117 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Vershire$327K
Vermont$392K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Vershire is
Vershire beats the Vermont average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| Vershire | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 76% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Vermont
0 better28 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Vershire | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.7% | 10.1% |
| More adults with obesity | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31.3% | 27.8% |
Gifford Medical Center
17.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 66 attractions →Killington Resort and 29 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vershire. Close and well known come first.
33 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
32 mi Ski areaSugarbush Resort142 runs · 2,569 ft vertical
34 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
34 mi State parkFranconia Notch State Park
37 mi National forestGreen Mountain National Forest
34 mi WaterfallFlume GorgeSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sugarbush Resort: Mrtrek1701 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franconia Notch State Park: Stephen Sokolowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Green Mountain National Forest: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Flume Gorge: MyCatIsAChonk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vershire
19pages on Vershire
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Vershire
Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · South Royalton13.5 miVermont State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Randolph13.9 mi$11,952 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Vershire residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Vershire for work
Where Vershire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
61jobs based in Vershire
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Vershire
4 notable people were born in Vershire.
About Vershire
Town in Vermont, United States
Vershire is a town in Orange County, Vermont, United States, created under Vermont Charter of August 3, 1781. The population was 672 at the 2020 census. The name Vershire is a portmanteau of Vermont and New Hampshire.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1781
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,624 ft
- ZIP code
- 05079
- Area code
- 802
Questions about Vershire
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vershire, VT a good place to live?
Vershire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Vershire, VT known for?
4 notable people were born here, including George Franklin Morris and Harris Sawyer Richardson.