Terryville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,112 Population 1,852/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $38,305 per capita
$221,000 Home Value $330,242 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Terryville 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation596 ft (182 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,852/sq mi
Coordinates41.6778°N, 73.0079°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNaugatuck Valley Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 38.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.7 / 100
Community Resilience77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 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 96 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 92 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 50 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 135 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 M3.1 135 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 138 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 127 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 83 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 134 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 113 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 108 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 143 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 140 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 80 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 143 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 134 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 134 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 56 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 2 129 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

251 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 997 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 68 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 34 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 36 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 52 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 15 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 17 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 44 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 17 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 57 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 - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.7 in

Terryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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