Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Whiting. 30% of the land in Whiting is conserved, above both the Vermont town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Whiting has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Whiting beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2003.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Whiting, 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 Whiting.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and WhitingLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 92 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
1.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower trail density than Whiting.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Whiting for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Whiting has added 31 jobs, to 51 in 2023. At 22 minutes, Whiting’s average trip to work is against 23 minutes in Vermont’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
| Whiting | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Whiting has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Only 4 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a higher July high than Whiting.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Whiting home is worth about $337,000, down 1.2% in a year, 14% below the Vermont typical home. 65% of Whiting households own their home.
| Whiting | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 65% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,204 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Whiting beats the Vermont average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Whiting. Only 5 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Whiting.
| Whiting | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 9.1% | 12% |
| What stands out | Whiting | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.2% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Whiting. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
24 mi LakeLake George
39 mi MountainMount Marcy
28 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
9 mi National forestGreen Mountain National Forest
39 mi LakeLake Tear of the CloudsFort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Green Mountain National Forest: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Lake Tear of the Clouds: TheKilimanjaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Whiting
About 6 of every 100 Whiting residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Vermont.
Where Whiting’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Vermont, United States
Whiting is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for John Whiting, a landholder. The population was 405 at the 2020 census.
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Whiting has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
