Lowest Home Safety Scores in Vermont — 2026

Out of 22 ZIP codes with data in Vermont, these are the lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All Vermont Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	22
Lowest value	74/100
Median value	91/100
State	Vermont

22 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Safety Score	Safety Score
1	05201	Bennington	VT	74/100	74/100
2	05257	North Bennington	VT	78/100	78/100
3	05701	Rutland	VT	79/100	79/100
4	05101	Bellows Falls	VT	82/100	82/100
5	05262	Shaftsbury	VT	82/100	82/100
6	05360	West Wardsboro	VT	82/100	82/100
7	05254	Manchester	VT	83/100	83/100
8	05255	Manchester Center	VT	83/100	83/100
9	05261	Pownal	VT	83/100	83/100
10	05301	Brattleboro	VT	83/100	83/100
11	05733	Brandon	VT	83/100	83/100
12	05446	Colchester	VT	91/100	91/100
13	05408	Burlington	VT	97/100	97/100
14	05401	Burlington	VT	98/100	98/100
15	05403	South Burlington	VT	98/100	98/100
16	05477	Richmond	VT	99/100	99/100
17	05482	Shelburne	VT	99/100	99/100
18	05495	Williston	VT	99/100	99/100
19	05404	Winooski	VT	100/100	100/100
20	05405	Burlington	VT	100/100	100/100
21	05452	Essex Junction	VT	100/100	100/100
22	05468	Milton	VT	100/100	100/100

Methodology

Home Safety Score model 4.0.0 combines SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, county-level EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a low Home Safety Score mean?

A score below 40 (grade F) means the four measured model components produced a low combined result. It does not claim that every property hazard was measured.

Can a ZIP code score change?

Yes. A later accepted release can change the score when any measured component changes. Every release identifies its score model and source periods.