Waterbury, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
114,356
Population
4,004/sq mi density
$51,642
Median Income
$29,254 per capita
$185,400
Home Value
$287,514 Zillow
$1,180
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
328
Violent Crime/100K
2,926 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$51,642 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5585°N, 73.0367°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 32 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 | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Waterbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").