Litchfield County, CT
Living in Litchfield County
Bikeability25
Walkability36
Commute38
Public Transit29
Affordability36
Public Safety93
Airports26
Hospitals39
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
182kPopulation-7.9k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$251kMedian Home Value-$35k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$880Median Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Litchfield County
United States45
Connecticut25
Property Crime in Litchfield County
United States48
Connecticut28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 4 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Litchfield County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Litchfield County, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Litchfield County, CT
Connecticut Junior Republic
2 miles, SE
Touchstone School
5 miles, SE
St Peter/St Francis School
6 miles, E
Washington Montessori School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Litchfield County, CT
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
19 miles, SE
Post University
19 miles, SE
Charter Oak State College
25 miles, E
Central Connecticut State University
25 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Litchfield County, CT
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
5 miles, E
Sharon Hospital
14 miles, NW
Bristol Hospital
17 miles, SE
Waterbury Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Litchfield County, CT
Bradley International Airport
30 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
41 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
49 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
56 miles, SW