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Living in St Johnsbury

St Johnsbury is one of the cities recorded in the United States. An unemployment rate of 4.16% was measured at the end of 2024. St Johnsbury was home to 143 foreign residents at the end of 2024. The population density of St Johnsbury stood at 176.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to St Johnsbury?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in St Johnsbury.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for St Johnsbury yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent786.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count138 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 143 people of 5,859 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in St Johnsbury is 4.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5St Johnsbury 4.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,679 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.16 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to St Johnsbury. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in St Johnsbury. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSt Johnsbury highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with St Johnsbury highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,276St Johnsbury2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,276 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count13 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

St Johnsbury's nearest airport was BTV, 90 km away and offered 10 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count10 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km90 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBTV3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for St Johnsbury. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in St Johnsbury.

Climate and air quality

St Johnsbury's monthly mean temperatures were −8.3°C in January and 20.3°C in July. St Johnsbury's monthly precipitation totalled 63.9 mm in January and 112.6 mm in July. A station-based estimate gives a mean annual temperature of 6.6°C.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
St Johnsbury average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°-13°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
St Johnsbury average monthly precipitation, mm03060901206455628395971139784987875JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.1 · Feb -1.1 · Mar 4.1 · Apr 11.8 · May 19.5 · Jun 24 · Jul 26.4 · Aug 25.3 · Sep 20.9 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 6.3 · Dec -0.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -13.4 · Feb -13 · Mar -7.1 · Apr -0.2 · May 6.1 · Jun 11.4 · Jul 14.2 · Aug 13.1 · Sep 8.8 · Oct 2.7 · Nov -2.6 · Dec -8.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -8.3 · Feb -7 · Mar -1.5 · Apr 5.8 · May 12.8 · Jun 17.7 · Jul 20.3 · Aug 19.2 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 8.2 · Nov 1.9 · Dec -4.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 63.9 · Feb 55 · Mar 61.6 · Apr 82.7 · May 95 · Jun 96.8 · Jul 112.6 · Aug 97.2 · Sep 84.3 · Oct 98.3 · Nov 77.5 · Dec 74.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)4Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm999.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)5Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)6Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature6.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-13.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Crafton5,863 residentsWailua Homesteads5,863 residentsMedina5,855 residentsAdel5,854 residentsNorwood borough5,854 residentsWyndmoor5,853 residents

Population and city profile

St Johnsbury spanned 33.2 km² at the end of 2025.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
St Johnsbury residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.6%Foreign residents 2.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area33.21 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)11Official
Foreign-resident share2.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents143 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density176.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population5,859 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Crime Covered Population7,398 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is St Johnsbury a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–64%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on education · range 53–73%
Student39%strong on cost, weak on education · range 28–50%
Family59%strong on family, weak on education · range 49–69%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 44–68%
Foreign residents143 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,859 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent786.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,679 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.16 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Average annual temperature6.6 °C31 Dec 1991Official source · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in St Johnsbury when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in St Johnsbury?

The unemployment rate is 4.16 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How safe is St Johnsbury?

Police recorded 2,276 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in St Johnsbury?

The published population is 5,859 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

How many foreign residents live in St Johnsbury?

143 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is St Johnsbury a good place to live?

St Johnsbury may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). St Johnsbury, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/st-johnsbury/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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