Vermont · Off-grid & homestead potential

Franklin County

65BoltScore / 100
#2 of 14 in Vermont

Franklin County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (45.2″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 146 mi to the nearest city. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43.8°F avg) and tighter state governance (44% Republican).

How Franklin County scores

Hazard Safety71
Freedom37
Food31
Isolation92
Sovereignty69
Water93
Affordability59
$373kTypical home
1.5%Property tax
$3,906Land / acre
45.2"Annual rain
0.6% of yrsSevere drought
146 miNearest metro
80.9People / sq mi
5.5%Federal land
43.8°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Franklin County, Vermont

Is Franklin County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Franklin County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (45.2″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 146 mi to the nearest city. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43.8°F avg) and tighter state governance (44% Republican).

How much does land cost in Franklin County, Vermont?

Land in Franklin County runs about $3,906 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Franklin County?

Franklin County gets about 45.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.6% of years.

How remote is Franklin County?

The nearest major metro is about 146 miles away, and population density is 80.9 people per square mile.

How Franklin compares in Vermont

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