Cornwall Bridge, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
239
Population
117/sq mi density
$30,357
Median Income
$51,727 per capita
$362,500
Home Value
$639,681 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$30,357 median income, 6.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornwall Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8062°N, 73.3844°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Cornwall Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").