Enosburg Falls, Vermont facts for kids
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Enosburg Falls, Vermont
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Village
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Enosburgh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,356 |
| • Density | 369.5/sq mi (142.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05450
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-24025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1457373 |
Enosburg Falls is a small village located in the town of Enosburgh. It is found in Franklin County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,356 people lived there.
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Exploring Enosburg Falls: Location and Rivers
This village is in the northwest part of the town of Enosburgh. It sits right next to the Missisquoi River and its beautiful waterfalls. The main part of the village is north of the river. However, some areas of the village also stretch south of the river.
How to Get Around: Roads and Nearby Towns
Two main roads, Vermont Routes 105 and 108, run through the village. They join together to form Main Street. Route 105 goes northeast about 10 miles (16 km) to Richford. It also goes southwest about 18 miles (29 km) to St. Albans, which is the main city in Franklin County.
Route 108 heads north about 8 miles (13 km) to the Canadian border. This is near East Franklin. Going south, Route 108 leads about 20 miles (32 km) to Jeffersonville.
Village Size: Land and Water Areas
The total area of Enosburg Falls is about 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2). Most of this area, about 3.6 square miles (9.2 km2), is land. The remaining part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), is water. This means about 2.77% of the village is covered by water.
People of Enosburg Falls: Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 974 | — | |
| 1900 | 954 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,153 | 20.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,236 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,195 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,168 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,289 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,321 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,266 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,207 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,350 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,473 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,329 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,356 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Enosburg Falls has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,473 people living in the village. These people lived in 591 households.
Most people in the village were White (96.81%). A small number were Native American (1.02%) or Asian (0.20%). Some people (1.70%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Many residents reported having French Canadian, French, English, or Irish family backgrounds.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Enosburg Falls belong to different age groups. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.0% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Fun Events: Arts and Culture
Enosburg Falls is famous for hosting the Vermont Dairy Festival. This is a special event that celebrates dairy farming in Vermont.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Enosburg Falls
Some interesting people have connections to Enosburg Falls:
- Juan Babauta: He used to be the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. He lived in Enosburg Falls for three years and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1972.
- Larry Gardner: A professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman for teams like the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Larry was born in Enosburg Falls in 1886.
- Olin M. Jeffords: He was the Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He was also the father of Senator Jim Jeffords.
Understanding the Weather: Climate in Enosburg Falls
Enosburg Falls has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Enosburg Falls 2, Vermont 1991–2020 normals, 1993-2020 snowfall: 425ft (130m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
71 (22) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
97 (36) |
95 (35) |
94 (34) |
85 (29) |
83 (28) |
67 (19) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 48 (9) |
52 (11) |
60 (16) |
79 (26) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
90 (32) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
67 (19) |
53 (12) |
90 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.9 (−2.8) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
39.6 (4.2) |
54.4 (12.4) |
68.2 (20.1) |
75.7 (24.3) |
81.0 (27.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
58.7 (14.8) |
45.3 (7.4) |
33.2 (0.7) |
55.6 (13.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 15.2 (−9.3) |
16.6 (−8.6) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
41.9 (5.5) |
54.3 (12.4) |
62.9 (17.2) |
68.1 (20.1) |
67.0 (19.4) |
59.6 (15.3) |
47.2 (8.4) |
35.1 (1.7) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
43.3 (6.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.5 (−15.8) |
2.9 (−16.2) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
40.4 (4.7) |
50.1 (10.1) |
55.3 (12.9) |
53.5 (11.9) |
46.0 (7.8) |
35.7 (2.1) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−19 (−28) |
−10 (−23) |
16 (−9) |
26 (−3) |
37 (3) |
45 (7) |
42 (6) |
31 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
6 (−14) |
−11 (−24) |
−26 (−32) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−33 (−36) |
−31 (−35) |
5 (−15) |
24 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
40 (4) |
37 (3) |
20 (−7) |
15 (−9) |
−16 (−27) |
−24 (−31) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.87 (47) |
1.98 (50) |
2.23 (57) |
3.26 (83) |
3.83 (97) |
4.01 (102) |
4.52 (115) |
3.92 (100) |
3.99 (101) |
4.33 (110) |
3.11 (79) |
2.98 (76) |
40.03 (1,017) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 15.7 (40) |
17.0 (43) |
14.1 (36) |
3.3 (8.4) |
trace | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
5.6 (14) |
16.1 (41) |
72.3 (183.7) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS (snowfall, temp records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Enosburg Falls para niños
