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Wilton Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,730 Population 1,730/sq mi density
$116,081 Median Income $102,880 per capita
$493,400 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
19 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,081 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$493,400 home value, $1,433/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilton Center 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation196 ft (60 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,730/sq mi
Coordinates41.1913°N, 73.4262°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.4 / 100
Community Resilience62.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 125 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 124 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 113 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 120 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 150 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 19 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 65 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 99 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 124 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 124 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 55 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 115 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 20 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 80 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 64 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 143 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 126 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 108 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 286 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 288 km
1991 Bob Category 2 143 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 770 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 99 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 47 km 1
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 89 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 51 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 58 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 73 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 93 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 94 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 59 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in

Wilton Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").

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