Irasburg, Vermont

Irasburg, Vermont
Irasburg, VT, from the southwest
Located in Orleans County, Vermont
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Coordinates: 44°48′22″N 72°16′4″W / 44.80611°N 72.26778°W / 44.80611; -72.26778
Country United States
State Vermont
CountyOrleans
CharteredFebruary 23, 1781
Communities
Area
 • Total
40.6 sq mi (105.1 km2)
 • Land40.5 sq mi (105.0 km2)
 • Water0.077 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,233
 • Density30/sq mi (11.7/km2)
 • Households
501
 • Families
379
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
05845 (Irasburg)
05860 (Orleans)
05822 (Barton)
Area code802
FIPS code50-35575
GNIS feature ID1462124

Irasburg is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. Irasburg was established in 1781 when the land was granted to Ira Allen, Roger Enos, Jerusha Enos (wife of Roger Enos), Jerusha Enos, Jr. (wife of Ira Allen), Roger Enos, Jr. and others by the Vermont General Assembly. Ira Allen later obtained the rights of the other proprietors, and he deeded the town to Jerusha Enos, Jr. as a wedding gift.

The 2020 United States Census reported that there were 1,233 citizens living in Irasburg. Irasburg has a total land area of 40.6 square miles (105 km2), 40.5 square miles (105 km2) being land and .1 square miles (0.26 km2) being water. The unincorporated village of Irasburg is in the center of the town.

On average, it snows 9 out of the 12 months of the year.