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Shelton, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
41,402
Population
1,352/sq mi density
$114,739
Median Income
$55,824 per capita
$435,700
Home Value
$537,305 Zillow
$1,661
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
53
Violent Crime/100K
736 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,739 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$435,700 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 31.9 sq mi (82.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3046°N, 73.1392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Shelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.4").