Ludlow (town), Vermont

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Ludlow, Vermont
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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Ludlow, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°23′45″N72°42′2″W / 43.39583°N 72.70056°W / 43.39583; -72.70056
Country United States
State Vermont
County Windsor
Communities
Area
 • Total35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2)
 • Land35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2)
Elevation
1,067 ft (325 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,172
 • Density61/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05149
Area code 802
FIPS code 50-41275 [1]
GNIS feature ID1462138 [2]
Website www.ludlow.vt.us

Ludlow is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,172 at the 2020 census. [3] Ludlow is the home of Okemo Mountain, a popular ski resort. Before becoming a ski destination, Ludlow was originally a mill town, and was the home of a General Electric plant until 1977. It was arguably the most impacted by the flooding and natural disaster which ravaged Vermont in July 2023. The town of Ludlow was named after Ludlow, Massachusetts which is less than 100 miles away. There is also, where the town started, a village of Ludlow located in the town.

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Geography

Lithograph of Ludlow from 1885 by L.R. Burleigh with a list of landmarks 1885 birds-eye map of Ludlow, Vermont.jpg
Lithograph of Ludlow from 1885 by L.R. Burleigh with a list of landmarks

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 1.46%, is water. [4] Within the town are located the incorporated village of Ludlow and the small hamlets of Grahamville and Smithville. Lake Rescue, a popular lake for recreational activities, is located about three miles north of the town center along Vermont Route 100. Vermont Route 103 passes east–west through the center of town. Interstate 91 does not pass through Ludlow, with the closest access points being Exit 6 in Rockingham and Exit 8 in Weathersfield.

Climate

Climate data for Ludlow (town) 43.3932 N, 72.7143 W, Elevation: 1,265 ft (386 m) (1991–2020 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)29.5
(−1.4)		32.4
(0.2)		40.2
(4.6)		53.3
(11.8)		66.9
(19.4)		74.5
(23.6)		79.1
(26.2)		77.7
(25.4)		70.9
(21.6)		57.5
(14.2)		45.6
(7.6)		34.8
(1.6)		55.2
(12.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)19.0
(−7.2)		20.7
(−6.3)		29.3
(−1.5)		41.5
(5.3)		54.0
(12.2)		62.4
(16.9)		66.9
(19.4)		65.1
(18.4)		57.8
(14.3)		46.2
(7.9)		35.8
(2.1)		25.7
(−3.5)		43.7
(6.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)8.5
(−13.1)		9.0
(−12.8)		18.3
(−7.6)		29.7
(−1.3)		41.1
(5.1)		50.3
(10.2)		54.7
(12.6)		52.6
(11.4)		44.7
(7.1)		34.9
(1.6)		26.1
(−3.3)		16.7
(−8.5)		32.2
(0.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.73
(95)		3.32
(84)		3.75
(95)		4.17
(106)		3.93
(100)		4.91
(125)		4.25
(108)		3.86
(98)		3.84
(98)		4.72
(120)		3.97
(101)		4.14
(105)		48.59
(1,235)
Average snowfall inches (cm)21.00
(53.3)		17.50
(44.5)		20.70
(52.6)		5.60
(14.2)		0.10
(0.25)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		1.00
(2.5)		7.60
(19.3)		17.10
(43.4)		90.6
(230.05)
Source 1: PRISM Climate Group [5]
Source 2: NOAA (precipitation & snowfall) [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790 179—
1800 410129.1%
1810 877113.9%
1820 1,14430.4%
1830 1,2277.3%
1840 1,36311.1%
1850 1,61918.8%
1860 1,568−3.2%
1870 1,82716.5%
1880 2,0059.7%
1890 1,768−11.8%
1900 2,04215.5%
1910 2,2158.5%
1920 2,4219.3%
1930 2,305−4.8%
1940 2,4586.6%
1950 2,428−1.2%
1960 2,386−1.7%
1970 2,4633.2%
1980 2,414−2.0%
1990 2,302−4.6%
2000 2,4496.4%
2010 1,963−19.8%
2020 2,17210.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 2,449 people, 1,060 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.4 people per square mile (26.8/km2). There were 3,001 housing units at an average density of 85.1/sq mi (32.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 1,060 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.

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Ludlow architecture

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,969, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $30,911 versus $22,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,708. About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Ludlow town, Windsor County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ludlow town, Windsor County, Vermont". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  5. ↑ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 28, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Interpolate grid cell values; click Retrieve Time Series button.
  6. ↑ "Ludlow, New Vermont 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved October 28, 2023.
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