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Naugatuck, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
31,634 Population 1,931/sq mi density
$92,184 Median Income $43,163 per capita
$241,600 Home Value $337,253 Zillow
$1,309 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,413 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$92,184 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,600 home value, $1,309/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Naugatuck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density1,931/sq mi
Coordinates41.4878°N, 73.0516°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNaugatuck Valley Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.7 / 100
Community Resilience77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 115 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 119 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 100 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 71 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 149 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 149 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 109 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 64 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 149 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 98 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 98 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 63 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 148 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 148 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 49 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 109 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 101 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 49 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 290 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 294 km
1991 Bob Category 2 125 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

231 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 973 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 85 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 17 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 54 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 73 km 3
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 7 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 9 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 47 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 35 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 78 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 14 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 95 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 94 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in

Naugatuck has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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