Bakersfield Public RecordsVermont

Bakersfield, in Franklin County, Vermont, serves students primarily through Bakersfield Elementary & Middle School (preK-8), with no high school in town; students attend neighboring districts for grades 9-12. Educational attainment is moderate: about 85% have at least a high school diploma, while 24% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area features 1 public school, scoring 4/10 on GreatSchools. Adult education is accessible via regional centers. School safety is above state averages, with strong community involvement. Educational programs focus on STEM and the arts, enhancing opportunities despite limited local resources.

Franklin, VT, located near Bakersfield, has limited healthcare facilities, with no hospitals directly in either town; residents rely on Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans (~20 miles away) and a handful of local clinics. The area’s population (Franklin County: approx. 50,000) is 94% White, with a median age of 42. Major health issues include obesity (28%), diabetes (9%), and heart disease. Roughly 93% of Franklin County residents have health insurance. Healthcare providers per 100,000 population: 62 primary care physicians. Access challenges persist, particularly for low-income and elderly residents.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Bakersfield (including the Franklin, VT area) had a population of approximately 1,273 residents. The median age was around 41 years. The gender distribution was nearly equal, with about 50.1% male and 49.9% female. The community is predominantly White (about 96%), with small minorities comprising people of two or more races (2%), Hispanic or Latino (1%), and others. The area maintains a rural, close-knit demographic profile reflective of many northern Vermont towns.

Franklin, VT, a small town near Bakersfield in Franklin County, relies primarily on private vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of workers commuting by car and less than 1% using public transit, as regional transit services are limited. The average commute time in Franklin is about 33 minutes, slightly above the Vermont average. Vehicle ownership is high, with most households owning two or more cars. Commuters often travel to employment hubs in St. Albans, Burlington, and Swanton. The area features rural road networks with minimal transportation infrastructure beyond local highways and roads.

Bakersfield, Franklin, VT, offers a rural setting with a homeownership rate around 82%, higher than state averages. Median home values are approximately $230,000, with monthly rents near $1,100. The property market has seen a 5% annual increase in recent years. Housing types are primarily single-family homes, with some farmhouses and few multifamily units. Neighborhoods are quiet, family-friendly, and surrounded by farmland. Property taxes average 1.8% of assessed value, translating to about $4,100 annually for median-priced homes. Rental options are limited, reflecting the predominance of owner-occupied housing.