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Jewett City, CT
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Jewett City, CT
At a Glance
How Jewett City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewett City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jewett City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jewett City residents earn a median household income of $55,590 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,108. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewett City is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,025. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Jewett City reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,104/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Jewett City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewett City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.