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Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Capitol Planning Region averaged 1.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 26% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.4). Households here have a median income of $93,394 and the unemployment rate was 5.0% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 977,290 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Capitol Planning Region?
Police agencies in Capitol Planning Region reported an average of 1,557 violent crimes and 16,910 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. That is 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 26% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.4), and 51% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 19.7 per 1,000 (Connecticut: 14.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (59%). CDC death records show about 37 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Capitol Planning Region | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,557 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 42 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 202 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 398 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 916 | 1.1 | 0.79 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 16,910 | 19.7 | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,420 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 13,067 | 15.2 | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,423 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (26 agencies; 88% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Capitol Planning Region?
The median household in Capitol Planning Region earns $93,394 a year, close to the Connecticut median ($95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $323,700, and the median rent is $1,411 a month. 13.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 25,146 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 977,290 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $93,394 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,700 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,411 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.7% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% | 92.2% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Capitol Planning Region?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Capitol Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Capitol Planning Region: Solvents Recovery Service Of New England and Precision Plating Corp.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 73 high-hazard dams in Capitol Planning Region. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 58 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Nepaug Dam (156 ft) and Wasel Reservoir Dam (100 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
72 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 332,100 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Capitol Planning Region was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 7 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 47 community water systems, 13 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low).
Is there road construction in Capitol Planning Region?
Capitol Planning Region had 52 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (28 active that day). Roads listed: I-91, I-84 and I-384. 37 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Capitol Planning Region?
Capitol Planning Region has 286 public schools (2024-25) and 56 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 57 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 147 fire or EMS stations and 33 police or sheriff stations. 14 state parks or recreation areas: Auerfarm State Park, Bolton Notch State Park, Dinosaur State Park, Gay City State Park and Hop River State Park and 9 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Capitol Planning Region
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Capitol Planning Region, plus 62 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Alpha Pistol (Manchester), Cabela's 423 (East Hartford), Center Sports Outfitters LLC (Columbia), Connecticut Police Supply (Newington), Ct Firearms Auction (Plantsville), Hoffman's Guns For The Good Guys (Newington), Hop River Trading (Andover), Intersec LLC (Rocky Hill) and 7 more.
Liquor stores
345 liquor stores are on the map in Capitol Planning Region: 5 15 Wine And Spirits (Wethersfield), 5 Kings Liquor (Enfield), 6 & 44 Package Store (Bolton), A & A Package (Hartford), A & S Discount Liquors (West Hartford), A & S Package Store (New Britain), Addison Fine Wines And Spirits (Glastonbury), Albany Avenue Wine & Spirits (Hartford) and 337 more.
Planned Parenthood
5 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Capitol Planning Region: Planned Parenthood Enfield (Enfield), Planned Parenthood Hartford North (Hartford), Planned Parenthood Manchester (Manchester), Planned Parenthood West Hartford Health Center (West Hartford) and Planned Parenthood Willimantic (Willimantic).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Capitol Planning Region?
Capitol Planning Region averaged 1,557 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.8 per 1,000 residents, 26% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.4). The property-crime rate was 19.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Capitol Planning Region?
$93,394 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Capitol Planning Region?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 25,146 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Capitol Planning Region?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Capitol Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Capitol Planning Region?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Capitol Planning Region: Solvents Recovery Service Of New England and Precision Plating Corp.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Capitol Planning Region right now?
Capitol Planning Region had 52 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (28 active that day). Roads listed: I-91, I-84 and I-384. 37 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Capitol Planning Region?
57 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Capitol Planning Region compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County, MA | 462,815 | 5.6 | $71,306 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 175,822 | 0.66 | $104,428 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 454,969 | 1.5 | $86,191 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 96,312 | – | $90,589 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 113,216 | 0.82 | $93,551 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 570,598 | 2.4 | $88,197 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 279,971 | 1.2 | $86,586 |
Cities in Capitol Planning Region with their own page: Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, East Hartford.
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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