Vermont is the second-least-populated state in the US, but its radio landscape is surprisingly rich. Burlington — the largest city in a state with no metro area over 250,000 — hosts a diverse set of stations ranging from Vermont Public Radio's nationally respected journalism to college radio at the University of Vermont. Vermont's hilly terrain means radio signals travel unpredictably, making local stations especially important for communities tucked between ridgelines in the Green Mountains.
Burlington Radio Stations
Vermont Public Radio 107.9 FM — The Voice of Vermont
Vermont Public Radio is the NPR-affiliated public radio network covering Vermont from Burlington, with transmitters across the Green Mountains that reach nearly every corner of the state. VPR's journalism is among the most respected in New England — its coverage of Vermont politics, the environment, agriculture, and arts reflects a state with strong civic values. During foliage season when millions visit Vermont, VPR becomes the soundtrack for leaf-peeping drives along Route 100.
WRUV 90.1 FM — University of Vermont Radio
WRUV 90.1 FM is the University of Vermont's student-run radio station in Burlington, playing eclectic, independent, and alternative programming that fills gaps left by Vermont's commercial stations. Burlington has a disproportionately vibrant arts and music scene for its size — Phish was formed at UVM — and WRUV reflects that creative culture. It's a launching pad for Vermont's next generation of musicians and media professionals.
WOKO 98.9 FM — Burlington's Country Station
WOKO 98.9 FM is Vermont's dominant country station, serving Burlington and much of northern Vermont with contemporary country. While Vermont's political culture leans progressive, its rural communities — dairy farmers in the Champlain Valley, loggers in the Northeast Kingdom, ski industry workers in Stowe and Killington — identify strongly with country music's values of hard work, family, and outdoor life. WOKO connects all of Vermont's working communities.
Listen to Vermont Radio Stations Online
All Vermont stations above stream free at RadioStationsUSA.com. From Phish's birthplace at UVM to the dairy farms of the Champlain Valley, Vermont radio reflects a state unlike any other in America. Browse all Vermont radio stations in our directory.
