Newport, VT

Newport, Vermont

Introduction to Newport, Vermont

Newport, Vermont, in Orleans county, is 130 miles NW of Portland, Maine and 187 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 5,005 people lived in Newport.

Newport History

Newport is the county seat of Orleans County. The Abenakis Native Americans were the first to settle in the area now known as Newport. The community was first named Pickeral Point. The town was organized in 1918.

Newport and nearby Attractions

• Crystal Lake State Park
• Old Stone House Museum
• Brighton State Park
• Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum
• Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
• Underhill State Park

Things To Do In Newport

While in Newport, one can visit parks like Brighton State Park, Waterbury Center State Park, Elmore State Park and Smugglers Notch State Park. Museums in the area include the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum, the Old Stone House Museum and the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, which provide insight into the history of the area. Churches in the area include the United Church of Newport, the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Saint Mark Episcopal Church.

Newport Transportation

Burlington International is the closest major airport.

Newport Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Norwich University, Dartmouth College and Middlebury College.

High Points

Newport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Newport, VT

Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Newport Almanac

Newport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newport, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newport Hospitals

NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER
(Proprietary)
189 PROUTY DRIVE
(802) 334-7331
Emergency Service: No

Newport High Schools (2004)

NORTH COUNTRY SR UHSD #22
209 VETERANS AVE
802-334-7921
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,045 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

ORLEANS ESSEX NORTH S.U.
338 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 4
802-766-2251
A Special Education School
Serves 101 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7

NORTH COUNTRY CAREER CENTER
209 VETERANS AVENUE
802-334-5469
A Vocational School

Newport Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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