The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Orleans county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 67.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 13.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 64% and the area covered by water is 3.26%. The overall influence score for Orleans is 8.
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Orleans County is located in the northeastern part of Vermont, near the border with New Hampshire and Canada. It has a population of 27,231 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The median age is 44.3 years, and the median household income is $50,811. The majority of the population is white (96.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1%), Asian (0.7%), and African American (0.3%).
The county is mostly rural, with small towns and villages scattered throughout the area. The largest town is Newport, with a population of 4,589 people. Other towns include Barton, Brownington, Coventry, Craftsbury, Glover, Greensboro, Holland, Irasburg, Jay, Lowell, Troy, Westfield, and Westmore.
The cost of living in Orleans County is higher than the national average due to the relatively low wages and high housing costs. The average home price in Orleans County is $190,800, which is higher than the state average of $182,200. However, it is lower than the national average of $219,700.
The unemployment rate in Orleans County is 3.2%, which is lower than the national average of 6%. The major industries in the area are manufacturing and services.
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