Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Westfield’s July high is 73°F, below both the Vermont town median (80°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Only 1 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a lower January low than Westfield. 39% of the land in Westfield is conserved, against 14% in Vermont’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Long Trail State Forest, 2,334 acres with 4.9 miles of trail. Westfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Westfield beats most towns.
Census counts: 16 in 1800, a peak of 763 in 1890, 534 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1936 and 3 maps from 1920 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westfield, 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 Westfield.
24 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Long Trail State Forest | 4.9 mi | 2,334 |
| 2. Jay State Forest | 3.2 mi | 1,968 |
| 3. Hazen's Notch State Park | 0.7 mi | 449 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Westfield has cold winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 73° and January nights drop to 5°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Westfield for work: only 5% work in town. Westfield’s average trip to work is 30 minutes. Since 2013, Westfield has added 153 jobs, to 217 in 2023.
| Westfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 16% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Westfield home is worth about $327,000, up 7.9% in a year, 17% below the Vermont typical home. 92% of households own their home in Westfield.
| Westfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $863 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
80% of Westfield adults had a checkup this year. No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Westfield. 37% of Westfield adults have high blood pressure.
| Westfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 32% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Westfield | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 79.7% | 76.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Westfield; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Westfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
4 notable people were born in Westfield.
Town in Vermont, United States
Westfield is a town in Orleans County, Vermont United States. The population was 534 at the 2020 census. The town was founded in 1780 and named after Rhode Island general and politician, William West, a supporter of Vermont statehood. Westfield is home to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Abbey, a contemplative order of women, following the Benedictine rule.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Westfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Carroll S. Page and Helen Maria Winslow.
