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Colchester, CT

Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro

Colchester is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 4,624. Residents earn $79,685 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,624 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$79,685 Median Income $46,066 per capita
$280,500 Home Value $416,774 Zillow
$1,444 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 550 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,685 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $1,444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K (94% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,685
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,500
0% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 23/100K
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,444
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Colchester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,624
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,685
Per Capita$46,066
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$24,087M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,500
Rent$1,444
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$416,774
Housing Units2,233
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent23/100K
Property550/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation460 ft (140 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries23

Is Colchester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colchester receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Colchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colchester is $79,685, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colchester is $280,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Colchester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 550 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Colchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Colchester has a population of 4,624 with a density of 1,034 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (93%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 9.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 99.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,624
Total Population
1,034
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Colchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Colchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colchester is $79,685, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,066 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,356. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Colchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,685
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,066
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
IRS Avg AGI$82,337
Gini Index0.436 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,101
County GDP$24,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants773
Healthcare870
Retail963
Manufacturing165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Cost of Living103.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Colchester is $280,500, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $416,774, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.9% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,444 (24% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. 56.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,233 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $7,070 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,500
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$416,774
Median List Price$479,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$479,900
$/Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio100.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,444
24% above US avg
Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.0%
Owner-Occupied56.0%
Renter-Occupied44.0%
Housing Units2,233
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Colchester, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.5% of residents, below the national average. 28.8% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.0% report binge drinking. 21.4% are physically inactive. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.0% experience frequent mental distress. 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Colchester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.8%
COPD4.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep35.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Mental Health1:191
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits75.6%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities870
Colchester has a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents, 94% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 550 per 100,000, 72% below the U.S. average. Overall, Colchester receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Colchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent23.3/100K
94% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property550.3/100K
72% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents151
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Colchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 460 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation460 ft (140 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates41.5776°N, 72.3327°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 86 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 41 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 71 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 88 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 92 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 134 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 118 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 68 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 120 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 131 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 29 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 109 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 106 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 42 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 91 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 267 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 269 km
1991 Bob Category 2 74 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 955 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 52 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 44 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 68 km 3
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 85 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 66 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 14 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 52 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 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 4.4 in

Colchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.6").

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Colchester is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.6% of the vote, a 13-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 23 public libraries serving the community. 870 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.6%
D 55.6%

Winner: Democrat by 13 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents151
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+11.4%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region County

Services

Broadband Access90.4%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries23
Healthcare Facilities870
Restaurants773
Retail Stores963

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%
Average costs for common services in Colchester. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit $363 ($207–$570)
Urgent Care Visit $207 ($104–$363)
Emergency Room Visit $2,279 ($829–$5,180)
Dental Cleaning $135 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling $259 ($155–$414)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $311 ($155–$518)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $622 ($414–$1,036)
Battery Replacement $207 ($104–$363)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $104 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair $414 ($155–$829)
HVAC System Install $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432)
Roof Repair $1,036 ($414–$2,072)
Roof Replacement $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,554 ($518–$3,626)
Divorce (Contested) $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080)
DUI Defense $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,554 ($829–$3,108)
Will Preparation $518 ($207–$1,036)
Trust Preparation $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$104)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($78–$259)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$135)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18)
Loaf of Bread $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77)
Rice (per lb) $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $73 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $73 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $73 ($41–$104)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$104)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $207 ($78–$518)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $73 ($31–$135)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.29–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $104 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,243 ($622–$2,590)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,036 ($518–$2,072)
After-School Care (Monthly) $414 ($207–$725)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$104)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,036 ($414–$2,590)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$104)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $104 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$104)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $311 ($155–$518)
Cat Spay/Neuter $207 ($104–$414)
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Top Industries in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 21,157 215 $107,050 2.03
Health Care & Social Assistance 20,000 1,607 $63,680 1.10
Retail Trade 14,038 1,033 $39,756 1.11
Accommodation & Food Services 12,571 812 $30,394 1.09
Professional & Technical Services 5,419 1,112 $117,623 0.61
Administrative & Waste Services 3,695 542 $54,285 0.49
Construction 3,537 655 $83,339 0.53
Other Services 2,867 803 $41,498 0.75
Transportation & Warehousing 2,676 143 $63,426 0.50
Educational Services 2,674 143 $55,915 1.02
Wholesale Trade 2,566 449 $105,566 0.51
Arts & Entertainment 2,016 154 $42,356 0.94
Finance & Insurance 1,667 348 $115,360 0.32
Information & Technology 1,259 217 $92,708 0.53
Agriculture & Forestry 1,147 68 $57,639 1.12
Utilities 1,073 18 $159,868 2.22
Real Estate 885 264 $63,232 0.45
Management of Companies 737 66 $127,915 0.34
Mining & Oil/Gas 68 6 $70,282 0.14
Unclassified 11 31 $109,995 0.06

Schools in Colchester

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bacon Academy High 672 61 11.0:1
Colchester Elementary School Elementary 630 46 13.7:1
William J. Johnston Middle School Middle 477 43 11.1:1
Jack Jackter Intermediate School Elementary 444 40 11.1:1
Salem Elementary School Elementary 397 35 11.3:1
Hebron Elementary School Elementary 351 33 10.6:1
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Radio Stations near Colchester

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hartford Bible Students Radio bible, christian MP3 96 kbps
100.3 The Beat AAC 24 kbps
100.1 The Beat urban contemporary AAC
93.3 The Beat urban contemporary AAC
97-9 Sports Hartford charts, connecticut AAC
102.3 The Beat pop, top 40 AAC
102.9 the Whale MP3
105.3 The Beat urban contemporary AAC
Fun Tower Radio MP3 320 kbps
The Beat - Dance Hits electronic MP3 128 kbps
WMUA 91.1 FM college radio, university radio MP3 128 kbps
WINY Radio adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
News Radio 1410 & 100.9 news, talk AAC
WRTC MP3 128 kbps
85.1 WAHH metal, rock MP3 192 kbps
Viva Radio tropical AAC+ 48 kbps
98.7 WNLC classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
106.7 The Beat urban contemporary AAC
Tripping Tree jazz, jazz fusion MP3 64 kbps
99.9 The Beat urban contemporary AAC+ 32 kbps
The Beat - Alternative Rock Revolution Headquarters 90s alternative, alternative MP3 128 kbps
The beat 92.5 (CA) UNKNOWN
94.1 The Beat urban contemporary AAC
92.1 The Beat hip hop AAC
United FM Radio metal, rock MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Colchester

2 campgrounds found near Colchester.

NameRatingSitesPrice
West Thompson Lake Campground 4.7/5 24 $15–$30
WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA 4.7/5 3 $30–$60

National Parks Near Colchester

245 national parks and monuments found near Colchester.

ParkTypeFee
Air Line State Park Trail State Park Free
Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section) State Park Free
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section) State Park Free
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park State Park Free
Alton Pond Fishing Access State Park Free
American Shakespeare State Park State Park Free
Amsterdam Beach State Park State Park Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation State Park Free
Arcadia Developments (Beach Pond) State Park Free
Arcadia Management Area State Park Free
Arcadia Management Area State Park Free
Ashland State Park State Park Free
Balance Rock State Park State Park Free
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park State Park Free
Beardsley State Park State Park Free
Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Beavertail State Park Free
Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park State Park Free
Black Hut Management Area State Park Free
Black Rock State Park State Park Free
Blackstone River State Park Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park State Park Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park State Park Free
Blackstone River Bikeway State Park Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Block Island State Park Free
Blow Hole State Park State Park Free
Bluff Point State Park State Park Free
Boat Ramp State Park Free
Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Bradford Boat Launch State Park Free
Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Brenton Point State Park State Park Free
Brentwood State Park State Park Free
Brookhaven State Park State Park Free
Burlingame State Park Free
Burr Pond State Park State Park Free
C.M. Gardner State Park State Park Free
Callahan State Park State Park Free
Camp Hero State Park State Park Free
Campbell Falls State Park State Park Free
Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Captree State Park State Park Free
Captree/Robert Moses State Park State Park Free
Charles Island State Park Free
Charlestown Breachway State Park Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park State Park Free
Cochituate State Park State Park Free
Cocumcussoc State Park Free
Coltsville National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park State Park Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park State Park Free
Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail State Park Free
Dean Parkway State Park Free
Deer Hill State Reservation State Park Free
Dennis Hill State Park State Park Free
Devils Foot Rock State Park Free
Devils Hopyard State Park State Park Free
Diamond Hill State Park Free
Dinosaur State Park State Park Free
East Bay Bikepath State Park Free
East Beach State Park Free
East Beach State Park Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation State Park Free
Farm River State Park State Park Free
Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail State Park Free
Fire Island National Seashore National Seashore Free
Fisherman's State Park Free
Fort Adams State Park Free
Fort Ninigret State Park Free
Fort Trumbull State Park State Park Free
Gardner Heritage State Park State Park Free
Gaudette State Park Free
Gay City State Park State Park Free
George C. Waldo State Park State Park Free
George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
George Washington State Park Free
George Washington Picnic Grove State Park Free
Gillette Castle State Park State Park Free
Goddard Park State Park Free
Great Brook Farm State Park State Park Free
Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Haddam Meadows State Park State Park Free
Haley Farm State Park State Park Free
Hammonasset Beach State Park State Park Free
Hampton Ponds State Park State Park Free
Hannah Robinson Tower State Park Free
Harkness Memorial State Park State Park Free
Harrisville Pond Fising Access State Park Free
Haystack Mountain State Park State Park Free
Heckscher State Park State Park Free
Higganum Reservoir State Park State Park Free
Hither Hills State Park State Park Free
Hither Woods State Park Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park State Park Free
Hop River State Park State Park Free
Hop River State Park Trail State Park Free
Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Hopeville Pond State Park State Park Free
Hopkinton State Park State Park Free
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Hurd State Park State Park Free
Indian Lake Fishing Access State Park Free
Indian Well State Park State Park Free
Ivy Mountain State Park State Park Free
J.A. Skinner State Park State Park Free
Jamestown State Park Free
John A. Minetto State Park State Park Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area State Park Free
Johnny Appleseed State Park State Park Free
Johnston Historical State Park Free
Keech Pond Access State Park Free
Kettletown State Park State Park Free
Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Kings Beach Access State Park Free
Lake Lorraine State Park State Park Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch State Park Free
Lake Wyola State Park State Park Free
Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Larkin State Park Trail State Park Free
Lincoln Woods State Park Free
Lincoln Woods State Park State Park Free
Locustville Pond State Park Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area State Park Free
Machimoodus State Park State Park Free
Mashamoquet Brook State Park State Park Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation State Park Free
Meshanticut Park State Park Free
Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Misquamicut State Beach State Park Free
Montauk Downs State Park State Park Free
Montauk Point State Park State Park Free
Moore State Park State Park Free
Moosup Valley State Park Trail State Park Free
Mooween State Park State Park Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park State Park Free
Mount Tom State Park State Park Free
Mount Tom State Reservation State Park Free
Mowry Pond State Park Free
Napeague State Park State Park Free
Narragansett Parkway State Park Free
Narrow River Fishing Access State Park Free
New England National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
Nissequogue River State Park State Park Free
Old Furnace State Park State Park Free
Orient Beach State Park State Park Free
Osbornedale State Park State Park Free
Pallozi Farm State Park Free
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) State Park Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access State Park Free
Pawcatuck River State Park Free
Penwood State Park State Park Free
Pink House Cove Ice Fishing State Park Free
Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Ponagansett River Corridor State Park Free
Potowomut Pond Access State Park Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation State Park Free
Quaddick State Park State Park Free
Queens Forth Historic Site State Park Free
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Quinnipiac River State Park State Park Free
Quinsigamond State Park State Park Free
Red Bridge State Park State Park Free
Robinson State Park State Park Free
Rockville Management Area State Park Free
Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Rocky Neck State Park State Park Free
Rocky Point State Park Free
Roger Wheeler State Beach State Park Free
Roger Williams National Memorial National Memorial Free
Ronci State Park Free
Ross Pond State Park State Park Free
Rte 102 Picnic Grove State Park Free
Rutland State Park State Park Free
Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park State Park Free
Salt Rock State Park State Park Free
Salters Grove State Park Free
Salty Brine State Beach State Park Free
Sayles Finishing State Park Free
Scantic River State Park State Park Free
Scarborough Beach State Park Free
Scarborough State Beach State Park Free
Schofield Park State Park Free
Seaside State Park State Park Free
Sefsick State Park Free
Selden Neck Island State Park State Park Free
Selden Neck State Park State Park Free
Shadmoor State Park State Park Free
Shady Lea State Park Free
Sherwood Island State Park State Park Free
Silver Lake State Park State Park Free
Silver Spring Lake Fishing Access State Park Free
Slatersville Pond State Park Free
Sleeping Giant State Park State Park Free
Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access State Park Free
Snake Den State Park State Park Free
South Main Street Park State Park Free
South Shore Management Area State Park Free
Southeast Light State Park Free
Southford Falls State Park State Park Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
State Beach State Park Free
State House grounds State Park Free
State Park State Park Free
State Pier 1 State Park Free
State Pier No. 5 State Park Free
Stephen Hopkins State Park Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp State Park Free
Stillwater Pond State Park State Park Free
Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Stratton Brook State Park State Park Free
Sunny Brook State Park State Park Free
Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Talcott Mountain State Park State Park Free
Tarbox State Park Free
Tefft State Park Free
Ten Mile River State Park Free
Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Union Pond Fishermans Access State Park Free
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation State Park Free
Wadhams Grove State Park State Park Free
Wadsworth Falls State Park State Park Free
Wahconah Falls State Park State Park Free
Wakefield Pond Access Area State Park Free
Walden Pond State Reservation State Park Free
Weekapaug Fishing Area/Breachway State Park Free
Wells State Park State Park Free
Wells State Park State Park Free
West Rock Ridge State Park State Park Free
West Rock State Park State Park Free
Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve State Park Free
Wildwood State Park State Park Free
Wilson Reservoir State Park Free
Windsor Meadows State Park State Park Free
Wood/Pawcatuck Access Area State Park Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park State Park Free

Museums in Colchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8604395020$151,000,000
CUMMINGS ART GALLERIESART MUSEUM8604471911$151,000,000
MONTE CRISTO COTTAGEGENERAL MUSEUM325 PEQUOT AVENUEN8604430051$6,976,153
NORWICH FREE ACADEMY FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM8604255560$3,104,222
CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT STEAMBOAT DOCKHISTORY MUSEUM8607678269$1,064,819
AVERY-COPP MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM$461,649
SUBMARINE FORCE LIBRARY & MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1 CRYSTAL LAKE RD8604480893$439,193
LUTZ CHILDREN'S MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM247 S MAIN ST8606492838$387,094
LEBANON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION856 TRUMBULL HIGHWAY8606426579$257,545
LEBANON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606426579$257,545
MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606479983$256,357
MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606479983$256,357
MANSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION954 STORRS ROAD8604296575$232,892
U.S. COAST GUARD MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM15 MOHEGAN AVENUE8604448511$212,027
NEW LONDON MARITIME SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8602354829$203,336
DNA EPICENTERGENERAL MUSEUM33 GALLOWS LANE8604420391$187,835
NEW LONDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8604431209$140,536
GOVERNOR SAMUEL HUNTINGTON TRUSTHISTORY MUSEUM36 HUNTINGTON ROAD (ROUTE 14)8604568381$132,968
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON BIRTHPLACEHISTORIC PRESERVATION36 HUNTINGTON ROAD (ROUTE 14)8604568381$132,968
PROMARENATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMPO BOX 4507139836988$127,965
GOVERNOR JONATHAN TRUMBULL HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION169 W TOWN ST8606427558$117,551
HADDAM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION14 HAYDEN HILL RD8603452400$109,589
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURGHISTORIC PRESERVATIONMUSEUM ON THE GREEN ~ 1944 MAIN ST GLASTONBURY8606336890$98,498
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606336890$98,498
WINDHAM TEXTILE AND HISTORY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8604562178$79,696
DEEP RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION245 MAIN STREET8605261449$70,383
ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION22 PROSPECT ST8607670681$61,338
ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY HILLS ACADEMYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8607670681$61,338
EAST HADDAM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION264 TOWN STREET8608733944$59,878
CONNECTICUT EASTERN RAILROAD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8604569999$57,692
CONNECTICUT FIREMEN'S HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION230 PINE STREET2036499436$36,719
MUSEUM OF FIFE & DRUMGENERAL MUSEUM62 NORTH MAIN STREET8607672237$23,921
COLUMBIA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8602289385$10,364
AKUS GALLERYART MUSEUM8604654659
ALLEGRA FARM HORSE & CARRIAGEGENERAL MUSEUM69 TOWN RD8605378861
ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8607425473
ANTIQUE CARRIAGE AND SLEIGH MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
BALLARD INSTITUTE & MUSEUM OF PUPPETRYGENERAL MUSEUM
BLUE SLOPE COUNTRY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8603773740
BOLTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9787796392
CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9 WEST MAIN STREET PO BOX 2048605265765
COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8605374230
COLCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION24 LINWOOD AVE8605374230
CONNECTICUT STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM8604864460
COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEEP RIVER ANCIENT MUSTERGENERAL MUSEUM15 SOUTHWORTH STREET4138009755
DONNELLY HUSKEY HERITAGE SPORTS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8604869097
EAST LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION228 W MAIN ST8607396070
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8604654317
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GOV TRUMBULL HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8606427558
GUNS OF NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HADLYME NORTH SCHOOL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 328
HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8602280075
JOSEPH N GOFF HOUSEHISTORY MUSEUM2 BARTON HILL RD8604225450
KILLINGWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606631357
LEFFINGWELL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8608899440
LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM8604432545
LYME PUBLIC HALL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION249 HAMBURG RD8604346115
MARLBOROUGH ARTS CENTER & MUSEUMART MUSEUM231 N MAIN ST8602959389
MCCOURT MEMORIAL GARDEN IN MEMORY OF SEPT 11TH VICTIMSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER625 WILLIAMS STREET8602450158
MUSEUM OF CONNECTICUT GLASSGENERAL MUSEUM
NATHAN HALE HOMESTEADHISTORIC PRESERVATION2299 SOUTH ST8607426917
NATHAN HALE SCHOOL HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8608733399
PRIMAR FARBE GALERIEGENERAL MUSEUM8604420100
SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8608593510
SCIENCE CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUTSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8604420391
SCOTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9 DEVOTION RD8604239634
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM
STANTON HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8606692132
TANTAQUIDGEON INDIAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8608480594
TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
THANKFUL ARNOLD HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8603452400
THOMAS AVERY HOUSE (SMITH-HARRIS HOUSE)GENERAL MUSEUM
U.S. MAYFLOWER CHARITYGENERAL MUSEUM
U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8003430079
UCONN PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8604864900
VALLEY RAILROADHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WATERFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1740 JORDAN SCHOOLHOUSE8604422707
WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8604864520
WINDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION627 MAIN ST8604562316

Libraries in Colchester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY586 MAIN ST.0.0351,501
WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY49 ROPE FERRY RD.0.0178,871
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON63 HUNTINGTON ST.0.0145,016
EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY105 MAIN ST.0.0127,651
EAST LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY39 SOCIETY ROAD0.093,756
CRAGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY8 LINWOOD AVENUE0.086,225
MIDDLE HADDAM PUBLIC LIBRARY2 KNOWLES RD.0.083,105
MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY54 WARRENVILLE RD.0.079,613
ESSEX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION33 WEST AVE.0.063,578
RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY15 SCHOOL DR.0.054,467
WILLIMANTIC PUBLIC LIBRARY905 MAIN ST.0.053,664
DOUGLAS LIBRARY OF HEBRON22 MAIN ST.0.051,062
BENTLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY206 BOLTON CENTER ROAD0.050,000
BOOTH & DIMOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY1134 MAIN ST.0.048,700
JONATHAN TRUMBULL LIBRARY580 EXETER RD.0.042,000
EAST HADDAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY18 PLAINS RD.0.040,972
BRAINERD MEMORIAL LIBRARY920 SAYBROOK RD.0.039,677
SAXTON B. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY319 ROUTE 870.032,985
SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY264 HARTFORD RD.0.032,300
DEEP RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY150 MAIN ST.0.030,000
KILLINGWORTH LIBRARY301 ROUTE 810.027,541
CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY21 WEST MAIN STREET0.018,632
LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY482 HAMBURG RD.0.015,896
RAYMOND LIBRARY832 RAYMOND HILL RD.0.014,404
IVORYTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION106 MAIN ST.0.012,011
ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY355 ROUTE 60.011,092
WINDHAM FREE LIBRARYON THE GREEN0.09,100
JANET CARLSON CALVERT LIBRARY5 TYLER DRIVE0.06,557
GUILFORD SMITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC.17 MAIN ST.0.06,552
CHAPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY130 CHAPLIN ST.0.06,420
EAST GLASTONBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY1389 NEIPSIC RD.0.04,049
SPRAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY76 MAIN ST.0.02,437

Farmers Markets in Colchester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bozrah Farmers Market45 Bozrah Street07/03/2015 to 10/09/2015Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Chester Sunday Farmers Market23 Main StreetVisit
Colchester Farmers Market395 South Main Street
Coventry Farmers' Market (formerly Coventry Regional Farmers' Market)2299 South St. 06/02/2019 to 10/27/2019Sun: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Deep River Farmers MarketThe Stone House, 245 Main Street
Essex Farmers MarketOn the Green, Main Street
HEBRON FARMERS MARKETHebron Elementary School, Rte. 85
Higganum Farmers' Market231 Saybrook Road05/30/2014 to 10/31/2014Fri: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;Visit
Ivoryton Village Farmers MarketIvoryton Village Green Corner of Main St and N Main St06/21/2014 to 10/11/2014Sat: 10:00 AM-1:30 PM;Visit
Lebanon Farmers Market579 Exeter Road06/02/2018 to 10/13/2018Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Lyme Farmers Market78 Bill Hill Rd06/01/2013 to 10/19/2013Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;Visit
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FARMERS MARKETVillage Courtyard, Manchester Community College
Manchester Farmers MarketMain & Forest Streets, Town parking lot
MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET45 North Main Street
New London Field of Greens MarketsCorner of State and Bank Streets - Parade Plaza06/14/2013 to 10/25/2013Fri: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
New London Field of Greens Markets365 Montauk Avenue06/12/2013 to 10/30/2013Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;Visit
New London Field of Greens on Hodges SquareWilliams Street06/22/2013 to 10/26/2013Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM;Visit
PORTLAND - TRI TOWN FOODS FARMERS MARKETStore Parking Lot, 316 Marlborough StreetVisit
Public Market Palooza East Hampton, CT265 W Main Street10/05/2018 to 11/30/2018Fri: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Salem Farmers' Market 82 Norwich Rd (Rt 82)Visit
Storrs Farmers Market4 S. Eagleville Road05/07/2016 to 11/19/2016Sat: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
Storrs Winter Farmers Market54 Warrenville Road12/03/2016 to 04/29/2017Sat: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM;Visit
The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms156 Sterling City Road06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019Sat: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM;Visit
Waterford Farmers' Market15 Rope Ferry RoadJune to OctoberSat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;YesVisit

Breweries in Colchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hosmer MountainWholesale Water Cooler Equipment, American Restaurant, Water Companies-Bottled Bulk, Etc,, Water Coo217 Mountain St8604231555Visit
Steady Habit Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries95 Bridge Rd18603168987
The Package StoreBrewery and Food Drink Shop127 Main St8602283662
Tullycross Tavern & MicrobreweryAmerican Pub Food, Pub Food, Bars & Grills, Beer Taverns & Pubs, Food and Dining, Restaurant & Loung1487 Pleasant Valley Rd8606442739Visit
Willimantic Brewing Co.Brewery and American Restaurant967 Main St8604236777Visit

Nursing Homes in Colchester

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
APPLE REHAB COLCHESTER
36 BROADWAY
For profit - Corporation 60 53 3/5 3/5 4/5 8605374606
HARRINGTON COURT
59 HARRINGTON CT
For profit - Corporation 130 118 2/5 3/5 2/5 8605372339

Pharmacies in Colchester

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 5848 119 SOUTH MAIN STREET 860-537-0711
RITE AID - 10362 27 BROADWAY STREET 860-537-9034
SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0608 99 LINWOOD AVENUE 860-537-2570

Daycare Centers in Colchester

9 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
BALLESTRINI'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER
11 CENTRE ST, STE 2
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 859-2273 OPEN
CASTLE
396 HALLS HILL RD
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 537-0214 OPEN
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL
330 CHURCH ST
RELIGIOUS FACILITY — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 228-5134 OPEN
COLCHESTER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL
80 MAIN STREET
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 537-0565 OPEN
COLCHESTER KIDS
224 NORWICH AVE
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 537-6688 OPEN
CURLEY'S KIDS CARE
48 UPTON RD
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 537-1782 OPEN
DISCOVERY ZONE LEARNING CENTER
45 PENDLETON DR
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 228-3952 OPEN
ENCHANTED JUNGLE LEARNING CENTER
67 HAYWARD AVE
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 531-3211 OPEN
QUALITY CARE DAY CARE AND COOP NURSERY SCHOOL
90 HARTFORD RD
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER (860) 859-2612 OPEN

Cell Towers in Colchester

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
268 WINDHAM AVENUE (87026)LTOWER104
WINDHAM AVETOWER104
WINDHAM AVETOWER104
126 PARKER ROADGTOWER93
165 HUNTINGTON ROADLTOWER76
Wighill RoadTOWER57
Wighill RoadTOWER57
856 Middletown Rd (65087)MTOWER57
83 Windham StreetMTOWER56
ROUTE 81LTOWER50
(Marlborough) 43 North Main StreetMTOWER49
(Marlborough) 43 North Main StreetMTOWER49
ROUTE 81MTOWER48
244 GATES ROAD (65054)LTOWER48

Fire Stations in Colchester

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Colchester Hayward Fire Department52 Old Hartford RDMostly volunteer860-537-2512

Bridges in Colchester

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19594917,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195914517,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19684916,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196815216,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196612514,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196612514,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196620414,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19709412,300F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19709411,900G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196611111,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196611811,200P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196612410,100F
CulvertConcrete continuous1967216,300G
SlabConcrete1925245,400F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1999715,100F
CulvertSteel1971295,100F
SlabPrestressed concrete1972954,800F
SlabPrestressed concrete1987474,700F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1971984,700F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1971984,700F
SlabPrestressed concrete1971914,550F
SlabPrestressed concrete1971914,400F
SlabPrestressed concrete1972954,200F
CulvertConcrete1987264,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19663203,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19672203,856F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2021383,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2021623,300G
CulvertConcrete continuous1948212,700G
Tee BeamConcrete1940332,400F
SlabConcrete1945262,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19662352,300F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19661112,273F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19661212,273F
CulvertConcrete continuous1961272,100G
Tee BeamConcrete1935362,100F
CulvertConcrete continuous1987271,800F
SlabConcrete2014281,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2014651,600G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1998571,600F
SlabConcrete1923331,600G
CulvertOther1970201,000G
CulvertConcrete200326775G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1972228671F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1971227671G
CulvertConcrete201729525G
Arch (Deck)Masonry193724500F
CulvertSteel195627494P
CulvertConcrete199022468F
CulvertConcrete197926433F
CulvertConcrete continuous196525416F
SlabPrestressed concrete200255414G
Arch (Deck)Concrete201932362G
CulvertConcrete197921198G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1959176162P
FrameConcrete200548152F
CulvertConcrete201325148G
CulvertConcrete202124116G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete19875436G
FrameSteel continuous1972209F
FrameSteel continuous1972195F

Amtrak Stations in Colchester

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
New London, CT27 Water StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Colchester

11 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
A B ESKINNER ST RT 196MIDDLESEX
AES THAMES POWER PLANT141 DEPOT ROADNEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT141 DEPOT ROADNEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT141 DEPOT ROADNEW LONDON
ALLIED PRINTING SERVICES INC579 MIDDLE TURNPIKE WHARTFORD
BALF CO.587 N. MAIN ST.TOLLAND
BUILDERS CONCRETE EAST LLC60 ADAMS STREETHARTFORD
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORPTHOMAS ROADNEW LONDON
PEERLESS WOODWORKING CORP32 ROARING BROOK PLAZAHARTFORD
PRATT & WHITNEYAIRCRAFT RDMIDDLESEX
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)12 CRYSTAL LAKE ROADNEW LONDON

Airports Near Colchester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bradley International AirportBDLLarge Airport
Groton New London AirportGONMedium Airport
Hartford Brainard AirportHFDMedium Airport
Tweed New Haven AirportHVNMedium Airport
Westerly State AirportWSTMedium Airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional AirportBAFMedium Airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve BaseCEFMedium Airport
Worcester Regional AirportORHMedium Airport
Baines AirportSmall Airport
Bancroft AirportSmall Airport
Bee FieldSmall Airport
Buell Farm UltralightportSmall Airport
Calverton Executive AirparkCTOSmall Airport
Cannizzaro FieldSmall Airport
Chester AirportSmall Airport
Danielson AirportSmall Airport
Devils Hopyard FieldSmall Airport
Dresser Hill AirportSmall Airport
Eastford AirportSmall Airport
Elizabeth FieldFIDSmall Airport
Ellington AirportSmall Airport
Francis S Gabreski AirportFOKSmall Airport
Gager FieldSmall Airport
Gallup Farm AirportSmall Airport
Gardiners Island Landing FieldSmall Airport
Goodspeed AirportSmall Airport
Green Acres AirportSmall Airport
Heckler FieldSmall Airport
Klenawicus AirfieldSmall Airport
Laurie FieldSmall Airport
Maplewood Farm AirportSmall Airport
Mattituck AirportSmall Airport
Meriden Markham Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Mile Creek AirportSmall Airport
Montauk AirportMTPSmall Airport
Morehaven AirportSmall Airport
Mundale AirportSmall Airport
Norm's FieldSmall Airport
Pasport AirportSmall Airport
Rankl FieldSmall Airport
Richmond AirportSmall Airport
Riconn AirportSmall Airport
Roberts Farm AirportSmall Airport
Robertson FieldSmall Airport
Rose FieldSmall Airport
Salmon River AirfieldSmall Airport
Simsbury AirportSmall Airport
Skis Landing Area AirportSmall Airport
Sky Glen AirportSmall Airport
Skylark AirparkSmall Airport

Police Stations in Colchester

16 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
46 Waterfront Park
Campus Police412 High Street
Connecticut State Police Troop E
Connecticut State Police Troop K15 Old Hartford Road
Coventry Police Department1585 Main Street
East Haddam Resident State Trooper
East Hampton Police Department
Essex Police Department
Killingworth Resident State Trooper Office240 Route 81
Manchester Police
Manchester Police Department239 Middle Turnpike East
Mohegan Tribal Police Department
Montville Public Safety911 Norwich-New London Turnpike
New London Police Department5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
UConn Police Department
Waterford Police Department41 Avery Lane
Willimantic Police Department22 Meadow Street

Grocery Stores in Colchester

18 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Amg Retail I Llc 504Convenience Store327 S Main St
Country FarmsConvenience Store41 Main St
Country FarmsConvenience Store277 Church Street
CVS 10130Other110 Main St
CVS Pharmacy 5848Other119 S Main St
Dollar General 14871Other225 Old Hartford Rd
Dollar General 20306Other4 Centre St
Gibbs Oil 3932Convenience Store299 S Main St
Hebron Village Market LLCSuper Store127 Main St
Henny Penny-SALEM 29Convenience Store4 New London Rd
Lynch Hill Farm NAFMNPFarmers and Markets77 Lynch Rd
NOEL'S SUPERMARKETSupermarket15 Broadway St
Provider FarmsFarmers and Markets30 Woodbridge Rd
Route 66 Xtra Mart 10057Convenience Store70 Main St
SALEM PRIME CUTS INCOther12 New London Rd
Stop & Shop 608Supermarket99 Linwood Ave
TED'S MARKETSuper Store127 Main St
Walgreens 17216Other27 Broadway St

Post Offices in Colchester

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Colchester Post Office103 South Main Street
Salem Village Post Office24 Hartford Road

Treatment Centers in Colchester

24 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CTBoth860-437-4550
Community Health Resources - Manchester ClinicBoth860-731-5522
Community Health Resources - Roots to RecoverySubstance Abuse860-771-4895
Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) - Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction ServsBoth860-533-3434 x3857
Generations Family Health Center IncBoth860-450-0585 x6291
Gilead Community Services Inc - Gateway Community Treatment ProgramBoth860-343-5300 x3425
Hockanum Valley Community Council IncBoth860-872-9825
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital - Department of PsychiatryBoth860-444-5141
Natchaug Hospital IncBoth860-456-1311
Natchaug Hospital Inc - Joshua Center MansfieldBoth860-465-5957
Natchaug Hospital Inc - Sachem HouseBoth860-465-5960
Perception Programs Inc - Counseling CenterBoth860-450-0151
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Manchester ClinicSubstance Abuse860-643-3210
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/New London ClinicSubstance Abuse860-447-2233
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Willimantic ClinicSubstance Abuse860-456-7990
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich ClinicSubstance Abuse860-886-0446
SCADD Lebanon Pines - Residential ProgramSubstance Abuse860-889-1717 x209
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - (SCADD)/DetoxSubstance Abuse860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House FemaleSubstance Abuse860-442-1017
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House/MaleSubstance Abuse860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/New London OutpatientSubstance Abuse860-447-1717
Sound Community Services IncBoth860-439-6400
United Community and Family ServicesBoth860-822-4237 x1409
United Services IncBoth860-456-2261

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colchester

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A JOURNEY TO THE POTTERS HOUSE INC81 DEER RUN DR
AADITI INC26 DIAMOND HILL DR
ABUNDANT LIFE CHAPEL LIBERIA ORPHANAGE85 SKINNER RD
CENTRO EVANGELISTICO MISIONERO KAIROS INC89 DEER RUN DR
CHRIST LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER330 CHURCH ST
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHAPEL392 S MAIN ST STE 4
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE32 NORWICH AVENUE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SALEM CONN INC244 HARTFORD RD
VINE TRAINING AND WORSHIP CENTER INC30 MORGAN RD
YOUR PLACE OF GRACE MINISTRIES57 FORSYTH RD

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UFO Sightings
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Mines
4
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
3
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colchester

What is the population of Colchester?

Colchester has a population of 4,624 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 1,034 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Colchester expensive to live in?

Colchester has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $79,685, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $280,500 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Colchester safe?

Colchester is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 550 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Colchester receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Colchester?

Colchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Colchester?

The job market in Colchester is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,356. There are 9,101 business establishments in the area, including 773 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Colchester?

The median home value in Colchester is $280,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $416,774. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,444. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 56.0%. The average annual property tax is $7,070.

How are the schools in Colchester?

Schools in Colchester score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 34.4% of adults in Colchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Colchester?

The obesity rate in Colchester is 30.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.8% of adults are smokers. 21.4% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 6.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

What is transportation like in Colchester?

The average commute in Colchester is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Colchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Colchester is 93% White, 1% Black or African American. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak Spanish. 9.2% of the population are military veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability. 99.5% have health insurance coverage.

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