Ridgefield, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,103
Population
1,135/sq mi density
$143,286
Median Income
$94,553 per capita
$843,200
Home Value
$1,013,835 Zillow
$1,834
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
24
Violent Crime/100K
281 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$143,286 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$843,200 home value, $1,834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 708 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2697°N, 73.4926°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 62 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2 in |
Ridgefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").