| Essex - Place Characteristics | FIPS Code=7030 |
| Land Area (Square Miles) | 39 |
| Water Area (Square Miles) | 0 |
| Distance to Montpelier | 37 |
| Total Road Mileage in 1998 | 92.92 |
| Nearest Labor Market | Burlington |
| Distance to Nearest Labor Market | 8.43 |
| Distance to Nearest US Highway | 5.165 |
| Distance to Nearest Interstate | 5.472 |