Pleasant Valley, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
343 Population 673/sq mi density
$59,135 Median Income $29,826 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $266,104 Zillow
$1,121 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$59,135 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,121/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation494 ft (151 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates41.9083°N, 72.9923°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCapitol Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 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 77 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 26 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 92 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 81 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 118 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 147 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 118 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 121 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 147 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 105 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 118 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 132 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 149 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 127 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 123 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 125 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 146 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 M2.7 125 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 117 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 2 140 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 16 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 2,222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 49 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 59 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 27 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 67 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 92 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 29 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 83 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 41 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 16 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 82 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 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 - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in

Pleasant Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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