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Poplar Plains, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,203
Population
1,124/sq mi density
$210,625
Median Income
$138,788 per capita
$1,210,200
Home Value
$1,317,248 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
19
Violent Crime/100K
317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$210,625 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$1,210,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1689°N, 73.3782°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 47 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in |
Poplar Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").