Madison Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
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
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$190,769 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$816,800 home value, $2,079/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Madison Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.7").