Deep River Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,636 Population 694/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $50,512 per capita
$317,700 Home Value $434,595 Zillow
$1,193 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$317,700 home value, $1,193/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deep River Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation87 ft (27 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates41.3789°N, 72.4405°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.48"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very 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

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 109 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 61 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 111 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 106 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 116 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 147 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 101 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 52 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 140 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 105 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 6 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 99 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 144 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 62 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 120 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 114 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 147 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 145 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 1 252 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 258 km
1991 Bob Category 2 73 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

187 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 931 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 38 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 59 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 84 km 3
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 60 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 23 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 46 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 - 85 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 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in

Deep River Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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