South Hero Vermont Map

About South Hero, Vermont

South Hero is a locality in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 219. The population density is 65.3 people per km². South Hero is located at 44.6453°N, 73.3024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

South Hero unfolds as a verdant island, a long, slender finger reaching into the broad expanse of Lake Champlain. It lies 12.5 miles north-north-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 339°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-south-east of Plattsburgh. Its terrain, a gentle rise and fall of fertile land, is defined by the shimmering water that embraces it on all sides, creating a sense of serene isolation. Fields of corn and hay stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of apple orchards, their branches heavy with the promise of autumn. The air here, especially in the quiet of late afternoon, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth, ripening fruit, and the distant, salty tang of the lake. Along its shores, smooth, worn stones speak of countless tides, and the light at dusk, a molten gold, seems to linger, casting a warm, almost ethereal glow over the landscape. The history of South Hero is as deeply rooted as its oldest maple trees, tracing back to early settlements drawn by the rich soil and abundant fishing grounds. For generations, its economy has ebbed and flowed with the seasons, a rhythm dictated by the harvest and the bounty of the lake. Apple orchards, a distinctive hallmark of the island's agricultural character, continue to thrive, their produce finding its way to markets near and far, a testament to the enduring spirit of its farming heritage. The island also holds a quiet significance in the broader narrative of the region, a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is gently integrated into the present, evident in the weathered barns and the unhurried pace of life that still characterizes this unique corner of Vermont.

About This South Hero Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Hero, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.645323, -73.302353. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Hero and Grand Isle County.

Detailed location data for South Hero includes the ZIP code (05486), telephone area code (802), county seat of Grand Isle County (North Hero), and school district assignment (South Hero School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Hero is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.