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Bantam, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
762
Population
754/sq mi density
$51,406
Median Income
$44,491 per capita
$292,000
Home Value
$364,311 Zillow
$666
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
124
Violent Crime/100K
1,775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,406 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$292,000 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bantam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7247°N, 73.2423°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Bantam has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").