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New Preston, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,121
Population
153/sq mi density
$60,526
Median Income
$60,480 per capita
$447,300
Home Value
$662,056 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,526 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$447,300 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Preston 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 | 1,016 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6913°N, 73.3344°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
New Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").