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New Hartford Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,691 Population 530/sq mi density
$78,487 Median Income $42,671 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $266,104 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,775 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,487 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Hartford Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation412 ft (126 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates41.8809°N, 72.9728°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCapitol Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 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 77 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 27 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 90 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 82 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 121 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 145 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 121 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 124 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 145 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 103 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 121 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 131 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 124 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 126 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 128 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 147 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 99 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 128 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 121 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 146 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 2 137 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 15 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 2,222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 52 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 56 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 25 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 70 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 93 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 31 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 83 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 39 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 52 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 15 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 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 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 29°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

New Hartford Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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