Open the link below and you will see astonishing evidence of the robust state of the arts in Addison County, the beating heart of the Champlain Valley. The counties are presented in order with the highest-ranked counties at the top. These counties are all located outside of an urban area, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Addison County sits at #23. In 2010, there were over 700 rural counties, with populations under 65,000. Check out the chart right here: Arts Flourish in America’s Top Rural Counties: A Data-Driven Exploration
The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is proud to contribute to the vibrancy of Addison County and appreciates all the other non-profit arts organizations that make Addison County #23 in the nation.
Data Courtesy of SMU Data Arts