Wells (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Wells, Vermont
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 Wells (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Wells (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Town | Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 507 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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386 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05774
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-77875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586659 |
Wells is a small village in the state of Vermont, United States. It's located in Rutland County. This village is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate town or city.
In 2020, about 386 people lived in Wells village. The whole town of Wells had 1,214 people. So, the village is the main part of the town.
About Wells, Vermont
Wells village is found in the southwestern part of Rutland County. It sits at the bottom of the Taconic Mountains. These mountains are a beautiful natural feature in the area.
Waterways and Geography
A stream called Wells Brook flows out from the village. This brook travels west and eventually joins the Mettawee River. The Mettawee River then flows northwest. It empties into Lake Champlain, a very large and important lake.
Getting Around Wells
Vermont Route 30 is a main road that goes right through Wells village. This road helps people travel to nearby places.
- If you go north on Route 30 for about 8 miles, you will reach Poultney.
- If you go south on Route 30 for about 7 miles, you will get to Pawlet.
- The village of Granville, New York, is also close by. It's about 3 miles to the southwest.
