Thomaston, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,073
Population
1,728/sq mi density
$81,667
Median Income
$46,864 per capita
$236,900
Home Value
$351,950 Zillow
$957
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,900 home value, $957/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomaston 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 Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6768°N, 73.0830°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 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)
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.
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 |
Thomaston 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").