West Rutland (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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West Rutland, Vermont
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 West Rutland (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
West Rutland (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Town | West Rutland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.68 sq mi (9.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 498 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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1,898 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05777
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-82375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378138 |
West Rutland is a village in Vermont, United States. It is located in Rutland County. West Rutland is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,898 people lived in the village part of West Rutland. The entire town of West Rutland had 2,214 residents.
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Geography of West Rutland
West Rutland is located in the middle of Rutland County. It sits in a valley. This valley is on the east side of the Taconic Mountains.
Rivers and Waterways
Two main rivers flow near West Rutland. The Clarendon River flows to the east. It is a smaller river that joins Otter Creek. The Castleton River flows to the west. It joins the Poultney River. Both of these river systems eventually flow into Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake. It is located between Vermont and New York.
Getting Around West Rutland
Several important roads help people travel to and from West Rutland. These roads connect the village to other towns and cities.
Major Roads and Highways
- U.S. Route 4 is a four-lane highway. It passes just south of the village center. You can get onto Route 4 from Exit 6.
- Route 4 goes east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Rutland. There, it meets U.S. Route 7.
- Route 4 also goes west about 13 miles (21 km) to Fair Haven.
Local Routes
- Vermont Route 4A is the main street through West Rutland. It used to be part of U.S. Route 4.
- Route 4A goes east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to downtown Rutland.
- It goes west about 7 miles (11 km) to Castleton.
- Vermont Route 133 is also called Clarendon Avenue. It starts in the center of West Rutland.
- Route 133 goes south about 11 miles (18 km) to Middletown Springs.
