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Oakville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
9,233 Population 2,320/sq mi density
$89,330 Median Income $48,949 per capita
$253,500 Home Value $374,580 Zillow
$1,378 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,161 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,330 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,500 home value, $1,378/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density2,320/sq mi
Coordinates41.5890°N, 73.0905°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNaugatuck Valley Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 59.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

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

27 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 M3.7 108 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 61 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 112 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 138 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 141 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 138 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 71 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 115 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 144 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 138 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 102 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 107 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 147 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 68 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 147 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 137 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 56 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 137 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 2 132 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 42 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

245 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,013 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 74 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 28 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 48 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 96 km 4
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 63 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 6 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 5 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 49 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 24 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 66 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 100 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 95 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

Oakville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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