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Brookfield Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
201 Population 394/sq mi density
$208,333 Median Income $62,954 per capita
$577,800 Home Value $704,345 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$208,333 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$577,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookfield Center 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 Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates41.4624°N, 73.3875°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 49.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.4 / 100
Community Resilience62.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 143 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 135 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 143 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 128 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 139 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 85 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 137 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 141 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 46 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 88 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 116 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 143 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 137 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 142 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 74 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 121 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 143 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 148 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 2 152 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 82 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 42 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 76 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 88 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 30 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 24 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 44 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 88 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 68 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 82 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 80 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 83 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 79 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 67 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Brookfield Center 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").

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