Putnam, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,120
Population
1,826/sq mi density
$63,209
Median Income
$34,304 per capita
$236,000
Home Value
$354,394 Zillow
$1,124
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
899 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,209 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$236,000 home value, $1,124/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Putnam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 261 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9168°N, 71.9107°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (3.4").