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Broad Brook, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,550
Population
599/sq mi density
$96,484
Median Income
$48,503 per capita
$328,300
Home Value
$391,805 Zillow
$1,297
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,484 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$328,300 home value, $1,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Broad Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9112°N, 72.5411°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 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)
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 | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Broad Brook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (3.2").