Bantam, CT
Living in Bantam
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute29
Public Transit4
Affordability71
Public Safety94
Airports24
Hospitals43
Colleges98
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Schools90
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Residents
660Population-268 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$938 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office14%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value-$50k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$260 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bantam
United States45
Connecticut25
Litchfield County8
Property Crime in Bantam
United States48
Connecticut28
Litchfield County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 4 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bantam
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado8
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bantam, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bantam, CT
Washington Montessori School
3 miles, SW
Rumsey Hall School
4 miles, SW
Connecticut Junior Republic
4 miles, NE
Touchstone School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Bantam, CT
Post University
15 miles, SE
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
16 miles, SE
Charter Oak State College
25 miles, E
Central Connecticut State University
25 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bantam, CT
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
7 miles, NE
Waterbury Hospital
15 miles, SE
Saint Mary's Hospital
16 miles, SE
Bristol Hospital
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bantam, CT
Bradley International Airport
32 miles, NE
Tweed-New Haven Airport
37 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
47 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
51 miles, SW