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Knollcrest, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Putnam County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
277 Population 1,629/sq mi density
$475,000 Home Value $677,045 Zillow
$3,083 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Knollcrest 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation503 ft (153 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,629/sq mi
Coordinates41.5012°N, 73.4669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0402 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 141 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 136 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 140 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 133 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 130 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 134 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 130 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 49 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 87 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 113 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 140 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 130 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 139 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 72 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 129 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 137 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 159 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 1,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 78 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 78 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 89 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 35 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 29 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 81 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 44 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 79 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 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 64 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 78 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 72 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 76 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 87 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 62 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 64 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Knollcrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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