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Blue Hills, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,989 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$62,672 Median Income $32,690 per capita
$199,800 Home Value $194,741 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 4,226 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,672 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,800 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates41.8134°N, 72.6954°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCapitol Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 69 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 72 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 34 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 66 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 144 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 121 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 144 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 147 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 111 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 143 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 142 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 105 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 148 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 132 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 109 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 143 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 54 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 143 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 114 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 13 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,234 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 74 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 51 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 8 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 90 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 85 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 32 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 72 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 46 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.0 in

Blue Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.3").

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