Plantsville, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,045
Population
2,045/sq mi density
$107,431
Median Income
$50,987 per capita
$289,500
Home Value
$309,934 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,431 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,500 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plantsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5832°N, 72.8919°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Plantsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").