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Coleytown, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,479 Population 940/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $132,188 per capita
$1,513,400 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
19 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,513,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Coleytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation123 ft (37 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density940/sq mi
Coordinates41.1769°N, 73.3434°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.3 / 100
Community Resilience59.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.8 130 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 130 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 136 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 112 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 124 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 143 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 23 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 69 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 105 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 130 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 130 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 61 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 107 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 26 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 73 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 68 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 137 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 131 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 114 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 123 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 1 280 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 283 km
1991 Bob Category 2 137 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

215 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 767 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 43 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 96 km 3
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 46 km 1
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 83 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 47 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 65 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 99 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 54 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 66 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in

Coleytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").

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