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Madison Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,818
Population
891/sq mi density
$190,769
Median Income
$112,322 per capita
$816,800
Home Value
$434,595 Zillow
$2,079
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
1,990 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$190,769 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$816,800 home value, $2,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2802°N, 72.6023°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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)
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 | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Madison Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.6").