Killington

Killington is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. Killington Ski Resort and numerous vacation lodges are located here. The town was previously named Sherburne, but was renamed to its original name, "Killton", in 1999. The Appalachian Trail crosses the northern part of the town, then joins the Long Trail to cross the western part. The Ottauquechee River has its headwaters in the town. Residents have twice voted to secede from Vermont and join the state of New Hampshire, 25 miles (40 km) to the east. The votes are largely symbolic, as secession is highly unlikely and would require the agreement of both states' legislatures, as well as that of the U.S. Congress. Killington was one of thirteen Vermont towns isolated by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011, and was cut off from the rest of the state for 19 days. The area around Killington is the largest ski area in the Eastern United States, and is home to one of the biggest ski resorts in the world, Killington Mountain Resort. It is also home to the Killington Village census-designated place, which is a census-listed place for the city of Killington, a town of 1,095 people, and has a population of 2,528. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.9 square miles (121 km²), of which 46.6 square miles is land and 0.52 km², or 0.47%, is water.

History

Killington was chartered on July 7, 1761, by a New Hampshire grant. In 1800, it was renamed Sherburne after landholder Colonel Benjamin Sherburnes. In 1999, the town voted to revert to its original name of Killington. Killington's voters have twice voted to secede from Vermont and join the state of New Hampshire, 25 miles (40 km) to the east. The votes are largely symbolic, as secession is highly unlikely and would require the agreement of both states' legislatures, as well as that of the U.S. Congress. The 2007 town meeting considered a proposal to impose a three-cent surcharge on every dollar of property tax revenue. The proceeds would have been used to fund a town economic development group. The surcharge was not approved by the voters. In 2011, Killington was cut off for 19 days by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. The town was one of thirteen Vermont towns isolated by flooding due to Irene on August 28, 2011. It was the first time the town had been cut off from the rest of the state for more than a week. It is located in the Upper Great Lakes region of the Rocky Mountains. It has a population of 2,000. It also has a small population of about 1,000 people living in the northern part of the town, near the border with New Hampshire. In the summer of 2011, the city had a record high of 3,000, with the majority of its residents living in northern areas.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.9 square miles (121 km²) The Ottauquechee River has its headwaters in the town. The central part of the town, extending along Killington Road from U.S. Route 4 in the north to the Killington Ski Resort in the south, comprises Killington Village census-designated place. The Appalachian Trail crosses the northern part, then joins the Long Trail to cross the western part. The town is home to the New Hampshire Museum of Natural History and Science, which was founded in 1875. The museum is located in the historic town of Killington, which dates back to the 17th century. It is located on the banks of the Ottauqua River, which is a tributary of the Hudson River, and is known for its whitewater canoeing and kayaking activities. It also has a ski resort, Killington Mountain, which opened in the late 19th century and is one of the world's oldest ski resorts. It was named after the town's namesake, who was killed in a skiing accident in the early 1900s. It has a population of 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in the village. The village is located near the junction of two trails: the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, which crosses the town from north to south. The Long Trail passes through the town on its way to the Canadian border, and the Appalachian trail joins it on the Canadian side.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,095 people, 500 households, and 282 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 97.63% White, 0.37% African American,0.09% Native American, 0.64% Asian, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population. The town's population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, There were 115.1 males. The city's median income was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $60,125. The per capita income for the town is $32,066. About 6.4%. of families and 7.0%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and1.7%. The town is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and is located near the border of the state of New Mexico. It is located at the junction of Interstate 80 and Interstate 435. The state-line border with New Mexico is at the state line at the town's junction with the state-Mexico border.

Business

One of the area's major business ventures is the Killington Ski Resort. Killington is the largest ski area in the Eastern U.S. The town of Killington has a population of about 3,000. The Killington area is located in the eastern part of the United States, near the New England states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is located on the Hudson River, which runs through the town. The area is also known for its whitewater sports, including whitewater rafting and kayaking. It also has a large number of historic sites, including Killington Castle and Killington Falls. The village's population is about 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in the town and its surrounding areas.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Killington, Rutland County, Vermont = 54.1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Killington = 2.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,407 individuals with a median age of 46.3 age the population dropped by -1.92% in Killington, Rutland County, Vermont population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 30 residents per square mile of area (12/km²). There are average 2.11 people per household in the 507 households with an average household income of $54,594 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.90% of the available work force and has dropped -10.12% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 11.86%. The number of physicians in Killington per 100,000 population = 212.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Killington = 42.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 83.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 137. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 161. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 11.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 53, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Killington, Rutland County, Vermont which are owned by the occupant = 14.32%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 27 years with median home cost = $178,600 and home appreciation of 0.57%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.53 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,217 per student. There are 9.8 students for each teacher in the school, 220 students for each Librarian and 293 students for each Counselor. 9.87% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 33.01% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 15.71% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).