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Bethel, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,606
Population
1,884/sq mi density
$88,344
Median Income
$50,401 per capita
$377,500
Home Value
$542,130 Zillow
$1,471
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
30
Violent Crime/100K
630 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,344 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,500 home value, $1,471/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3603°N, 73.4139°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 68 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.3").