Westfield, Vermont facts for kids
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Westfield, Vermont
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Located in Orleans County, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Chartered | May 15, 1780 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.2 sq mi (104.1 km2) |
| • Land | 40.2 sq mi (104.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 825 ft (542 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| • Households | 249 |
| • Families | 197 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05874
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-80200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462250 |
Westfield is a small town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of Vermont. In 2020, about 534 people lived there.
The town of Westfield was started in 1780. It was named after William West. He was a general and politician from Rhode Island. William West helped Vermont become a state.
Westfield is also home to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Abbey. This is a special place where a group of women called Benedictine nuns live. They follow a quiet, prayerful way of life.
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Geography of Westfield
Westfield covers about 40.2 square miles (104.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
A notable natural feature in the town is Hazens Notch. A "notch" is a narrow pass or gap in a mountain range.
Westfield's Climate
The weather in Westfield changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are warm, and winters are very cold. It gets a good amount of rain and snow.
| Climate data for Westfield, Vermont | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
62 (17) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
36 (2) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
74 (23) |
66 (19) |
98 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
41 (5) |
54 (12) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
79 (26) |
70 (21) |
57 (14) |
43 (6) |
31 (−1) |
55 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6 (−14) |
8 (−13) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
52 (11) |
57 (14) |
55 (13) |
47 (8) |
37 (3) |
27 (−3) |
13 (−11) |
33 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−38 (−39) |
−32 (−36) |
−2 (−19) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
— | 32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
0 (−18) |
−7 (−22) |
−40 (−40) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.96 (75) |
2.16 (55) |
2.96 (75) |
2.93 (74) |
3.67 (93) |
3.93 (100) |
4.19 (106) |
4.18 (106) |
3.76 (96) |
3.45 (88) |
3.47 (88) |
3.12 (79) |
40.78 (1,036) |
History of Westfield
The Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was founded in Westfield in 1981. It was started by the Abbey Sainte-Marie de Deux-Montagnes. This Abbey is located near Montreal, Canada.
Population and People
The population of Westfield has changed over many years. Here is how the number of people living in Westfield has grown or shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 16 | — | |
| 1810 | 149 | 831.3% | |
| 1820 | 225 | 51.0% | |
| 1830 | 353 | 56.9% | |
| 1840 | 370 | 4.8% | |
| 1850 | 502 | 35.7% | |
| 1860 | 618 | 23.1% | |
| 1870 | 721 | 16.7% | |
| 1880 | 698 | −3.2% | |
| 1890 | 763 | 9.3% | |
| 1900 | 646 | −15.3% | |
| 1910 | 613 | −5.1% | |
| 1920 | 490 | −20.1% | |
| 1930 | 448 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 354 | −21.0% | |
| 1950 | 358 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 347 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 375 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 418 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 422 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 503 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 536 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 534 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 503 people living in Westfield. There were 200 households, which are groups of people living together. About 26.5% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Westfield was 44 years old.
Notable People from Westfield
Many interesting people have connections to Westfield. Here are a few:
- Thomas J. Boynton (politician): He was a politician who served as the Attorney General for Massachusetts.
- Elisha W. Keyes: He was a politician from Wisconsin.
- Jack Lazor: He was known for being a pioneer in organic dairy farming. This means he was one of the first to farm cows in a natural way without chemicals.
- Carroll S. Page: He was a very important person in Vermont's history. He served as the governor of Vermont.
- Harrison Stebbins: He was another politician from Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Westfield (Vermont) para niños
