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Bridgewater, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
143
Population
530/sq mi density
$125,000
Median Income
$76,806 per capita
$595,600
Home Value
$704,345 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$595,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater 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 | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5348°N, 73.3646°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").