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Jewett City, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,412
Population
4,806/sq mi density
$55,590
Median Income
$29,108 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$285,025 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
380
Violent Crime/100K
2,104 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,590 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewett City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6072°N, 71.9798°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Jewett City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.5").