Deep River Center, CT

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

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

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

53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr

137 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$74,000 median income, 1.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$317,700 home value, $1,193/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

137 violent crimes/100K

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	87 ft (27 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	694/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3789°N, 72.4405°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Bradley International (BDL) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.9 / 100
Community Resilience	90.4 / 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	32°F (0°C)	4.2 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	4.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (11°C)	4.1 in
November	44°F (6°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	33°F (1°C)	4.4 in

Deep River Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.7").

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