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Norfolk, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
608 Population 529/sq mi density
$85,313 Median Income $55,491 per capita
$325,000 Home Value $468,532 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,775 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,313 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates41.9917°N, 73.1940°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 74.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 141 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 85 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 33 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 90 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 110 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 99 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 149 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 102 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 99 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 107 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 145 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 99 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 145 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 129 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 107 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 104 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 101 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 107 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 99 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 124 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 2 159 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 2,223 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 30 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 72 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 45 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 51 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 100 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 39 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 92 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 50 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 74 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 22 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 67 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,224 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 94 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 81 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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