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Life in Jericho, Vermont

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Jericho, Vermont? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Jericho?
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Jericho is a foothill of Mount Mansfield in northwestern Vermont, making winters especially cold and snowy. It's not uncommon for driveways to be mistaken for roads, making Four- or All-Wheel Drive a necessity for most residents. As with most of Vermont the thaw leads to "mud season", that temperate by messy period that typically precedes spring. Spring itself is often short, but commonly leads to a lush, hot and humid summer. The dense forests are equally impressive in fall, when temperatures cool down and the foliage Vermont is famous for begins to burst.There was a recent string of car burglaries, usually stealing things from unlocked cars in people's driveways, and a neighbor's home was once broken into. Hunters trespassing on private residential property are an occasional issue.Jericho is largely rural, and is not known to have "parts of town." There are several housing developments that are clearly upper-middle class, many of which were built between the 1980s and today. The homes build independent of these developments are typically anywhere from 30-100 years old, with the distribution of demographics being pretty varied amongst them in terms of economic status. As with many Vermont towns the residents are primarily white, though the diversity has improved over the years.Jericho is home to many families, young professional couples and multi-generation Vermonters. Although within driving distance of larger towns and Downtown Burlington, it maintains a small-town feel and can be suffocating for teenagers and twentysomethings. It is a great place for nature enthusiasts and outdoor types, but it is not uncommon to see a variety of "types" from hippies to yuppies and everything in between.
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There is no real "downtown" to Jericho - area businesses include private services such as cloth mending, Christmas tree farms and sugar shacks, an auto detailing business, one major gas station and a few small general stores that also sell gas.Jericho's restaurant offerings are few and far between. The Jericho Tavern (formerly Fields and the Village Cup prior to that) has earned a positive reputation as both a cafe and upper-scale restaurant. Mountain High Pizza Pie has been a town staple for many years and Joe's Snack Bar, while not a restaurant, is a seasonal treat not to be missed.Jericho boasts excellent public schools with a high graduation rate from Mt. Mansfield Union Memorial High School. MMU brings together students from Underhill, Jericho, Richmond, Bolton and Huntington and offers many enrichment opportunities from competitive athletics to theater and science clubs.Jericho isn't exactly known for it's swinging singles scene - though there are many opportunities for romantic outdoor excursions, you might have more luck finding that date in Burlington.
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Jericho is home to an artillery range which is audible from various parts of the town. The way sound travels in the woods is especially impressive - you may be miles away from Route 15 and still hear the passing of tractor-trailers echoing during the night.Jericho's border towns include Essex, Underhill and Richmond. While Essex is more of a traditional suburban town, Underhill and Richmond are similar to Jericho in their rural small-town similarities; local familiy-run businesses, farmland, antique houses and modern housing developments. The part of Jericho that borders Richmond is closer to the entrance to the Interstate, whereas the Underhill-adjacent area is farther away from many conveniences. The major grocery stores are all located in Essex, which is a 10-20 minute drive away depending on what part of town you're leaving from. Those who like to be closer to general needs like groceries, pharmacies and fast-food would prefer Essex over Jericho.The nearest hospital is Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. It is a clean facility and most staff members demonstrate good bedside manner, but making an appointment as a new patient can take a frustrating length of time, and it is not uncommon for communication issues to arise when dealing with multiple members of the healthcare staff in one visit.Mills Park and the Red Mill park are beautiful areas for nature walks, cross country skiing and playing in Brown's River.
General comments   
Jericho is quite charming and quaint, with panoramic view of Mount Mansfield, a number of nature trails and public parks, and beloved local establishments like Joe's Snack Bar and the Red Mill Museum. It especially captures the classic New England small town feel in autumn with events like the annual Harvest Market and illuminated pumpkin walk on Ciley Hill Road.   
Jericho, Vermont population: 1329

How many black people live in Jericho? How many white people?
Number of White People1277Percentage of White people96.1%
Number of Black People22Percentage of Black people1.7%
Number of Hispanic People29Percentage of Hispanic people2.2%
Number of Asian People16Percentage of Asian people1.2%
Number of American Indian People6Percentage of American Indian people0.5%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Jericho, Vermont

Percent college grads: 45.1%
Percent grad school grads: 14.8%
Unemployment rate: 3.3
Median house value: 214200
Median income: 85909


How many singles in Jericho?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
43371.16men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
0450men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
55511.08men for each woman


Weather History for Jericho, Vermont


Jericho, Vermont Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00310000000
February00920000000
March000151600000
April00005205000
May00000023800
June00000002910
July00000000310
August000000021100
September000000121800
October000002110000
November00002550000
December00625000000
Average year00466046465076420
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Jericho, Vermont?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January62.39921.3
February52.1918.3
March62615
April7324
May8300
June8400
July8400
August7400
September7300
October8400
November7326
December62819
Average year89413985
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02800000000
March08230000000
April000121710000
May00000238000
June000000134130
July00000007240
August00000007240
September00000841800
October00002650000
November001911000000
December02650000000
Average year093472343372536610


How many hot humid days a year does Jericho, Vermont have?
How many cloudy days a year does Jericho, Vermont have?
How many sunny days a year does Jericho, Vermont have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Jericho, Vermont have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January00310072515
February00280082511
March010210092513
April03000092512
May017140093711
June0030008478
July0031009586
August001714010586
September0030009378
October00310082712
November01290052714
December00310052616
Average year0582931401013883137


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.