Averill, VT

Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. Nymphal deer ticks peak in late spring and summer. They're the size of a poppy seed, easy to miss, and cause most Lyme transmission.

Averill is 100% natural land cover (99% forest, plus open and brushy areas) across its 36.01 sq mi, home to about 19 people. That makes it the 6th-most wooded of the 19 towns in Essex County. Deer ticks live in wooded areas, along trail edges, and in tall grass — the more of that a town has, the more places ticks can quest.

Yes. Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. In Averill, today's risk reads moderate (39/100). Ticks are active. Use repellent, stick to trails, and do a tick check when you come inside.