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New Milford, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,632
Population
1,875/sq mi density
$81,170
Median Income
$36,531 per capita
$326,200
Home Value
$448,694 Zillow
$1,422
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
56
Violent Crime/100K
674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,170 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$326,200 home value, $1,422/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Milford 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 Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 329 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,875/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5803°N, 73.4039°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 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)
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 | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
New Milford 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").