Jeffersonville, Vermont facts for kids
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Jeffersonville, Vermont
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 Jeffersonville, Vermont
Location in Vermont
Jeffersonville, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Town | Cambridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323.1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 750 |
| • Density | 938/sq mi (361/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05464
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-36475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1457997 |
Jeffersonville is a small village located in the town of Cambridge, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 750 people lived there.
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Village History
This village was first known as "Cambridge Center". In 1827, its name was changed to "Jeffersonville". This was done to honor Thomas Jefferson, who was a very important person in American history. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1897.
Exploring Jeffersonville's Geography
Jeffersonville is located in the middle of the town of Cambridge. It sits on the south side of the Lamoille River. The Brewster River also joins the Lamoille River right here.
The village covers about 0.80 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 3.25%, is water. Jeffersonville is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Burlington. You can get there by taking Vermont Route 15.
Mountains and Elevation
Jeffersonville is about 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level. It is surrounded by tall mountains. One of these is Mount Mansfield, which is about 7 miles (11 km) to the south. Mount Mansfield is the highest peak in Vermont, standing at 4,393 feet (1,339 meters) tall.
Understanding Jeffersonville's Climate
Jeffersonville has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has very cold winters and warm, humid summers.
Temperature and Precipitation
In January, the average daily temperature is around 12°F (-11°C). In July, it warms up to about 64.4°F (18°C). The village gets a lot of rain and snow throughout the year. On average, it receives about 72.3 inches (184 cm) of precipitation each year. The later months of the year tend to be the wettest.
Sometimes, special snowstorms called "snow squalls" can happen. These can bring a lot of snow very quickly, sometimes up to 18 inches (46 cm) in just 12 hours! The average snowfall for the year is quite high, around 331.4 inches (842 cm).
Extreme Weather Records
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Jeffersonville was -38°F (-39°C) on January 28, 1994. The hottest temperature was 89°F (32°C), which happened on June 28, 2003, and July 26, 1989. The most snow from one storm was a huge 73.1 inches (186 cm), which fell between January 2 and 4, 2010.
| Climate data for Jeffersonville, Vermont, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–present[a] | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
60 (16) |
71 (22) |
83 (28) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
87 (31) |
75 (24) |
67 (19) |
62 (17) |
89 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.1 (−4.9) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
60 (16) |
69.8 (21.0) |
74.1 (23.4) |
71.6 (22.0) |
65 (18) |
50 (10) |
38.1 (3.4) |
28 (−2) |
48.3 (9.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12 (−11) |
15 (−9) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
50 (10) |
61 (16) |
64.4 (18.0) |
62.6 (17.0) |
55 (13) |
42.3 (5.7) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 1.1 (−17.2) |
4.9 (−15.1) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
27 (−3) |
41.3 (5.2) |
51.6 (10.9) |
55.8 (13.2) |
54.3 (12.4) |
45.1 (7.3) |
32 (0) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
10 (−12) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−34 (−37) |
−22 (−30) |
−3 (−19) |
21 (−6) |
28 (−2) |
35 (2) |
30 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
−12 (−24) |
−29 (−34) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.2 (130) |
4.6 (120) |
4.1 (100) |
4.4 (110) |
6.1 (150) |
5.8 (150) |
6.1 (150) |
6.2 (160) |
5.4 (140) |
6.8 (170) |
5.8 (150) |
6.6 (170) |
72.3 (1,840) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 67.0 (170) |
61.3 (156) |
55.2 (140) |
21.3 (54) |
5.6 (14) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.8 (7.1) |
17.1 (43) |
36.4 (92) |
63.2 (161) |
331.4 (842) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ ≥ 0.1 in) | 20.3 | 18 | 14.3 | 17.8 | 18.2 | 17.2 | 15.4 | 16.2 | 13.3 | 14.4 | 19.6 | 22.6 | 207.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ ≥ 0.1 in) | 19.8 | 16.8 | 12.8 | 13.3 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 8.2 | 14.3 | 20.4 |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 305 | — | |
| 1940 | 287 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 34.8% | |
| 1960 | 346 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 382 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 491 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 462 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 568 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 729 | 28.3% | |
| 2020 | 750 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 568 people living in Jeffersonville. These people lived in 248 households. About 29.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.29 people.
The population was made up of people of different ages. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 32 years.
Education in Jeffersonville
Students in Jeffersonville attend different schools depending on their grade level.
- Younger students, from Pre-Kindergarten to sixth grade, go to Cambridge Elementary School in Jeffersonville.
- For grades 7 and 8, students attend Lamoille Union Middle School in Hyde Park, Vermont.
- Older students, from grades 9 to 12, go to Lamoille Union High School, also located in Hyde Park.
Fun Places to Visit
- Smugglers' Notch Resort: This popular resort is about 5 miles (8 km) south of the village. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
- Smugglers Notch: This is a mountain pass located about 9 miles (14 km) south of the village. It offers beautiful views and is a historic route.
Notable People from Jeffersonville
- Scott Buchanan: He was an educator, philosopher, and consultant. He grew up in Jeffersonville.
- Barbara J. Sindall: She was a teacher of Latin and Greek, and she also served as a gunner during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Jeffersonville (Vermont) para niños
