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West Burke, VT

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Population
275
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
899 ft
Median Home Value
$275,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$525/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,321
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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West Burke in context.

OverallBest places in VermontPopulation rankingHighest population places in VermontNearest larger communityEssex Junction, Vermont57 miles away · 10,921 residents.

About West Burke

West Burke is a village in Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The 2020 census counted 281 residents. West Burke is located 8 miles north of the village of Lyndonville along U.S. Route 5. Vermont Route 5A intersects US 5 in the center of the village, leading north to Lake Willoughby. West Burke makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about West Burke is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. The Sutton River flows into the West Branch of the Passumpsic River.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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