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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region averaged 0.66 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 55% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.4). The median household earns $104,428 and the unemployment rate was 3.8% in August 2026. Population: about 175,822 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 71 violent and 1,531 property crimes per year. That is 0.66 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 55% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.4), and 82% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 14.1 per 1,000, against 14.2 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 52% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 2 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 71 | 0.66 | 1.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 12 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.19 | 0.42 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 37 | 0.34 | 0.79 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,531 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 101 | 0.93 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,269 | 11.7 | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 161 | 1.5 | 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 (6 agencies; 62% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Median household income is $104,428, close to the statewide figure ($95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $379,700, and the median rent is $1,454 a month. 6.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,526 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,822 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $104,428 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $379,700 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.8% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.9 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% | 92.2% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. 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
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: Durham Meadows. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has 19 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 18 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Hammonasset Dam (63 ft) and Crystal Lake Dam (50 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
17 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 39,924 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 6 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 50 community water systems, 12 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest).
Is there road construction in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (4 active that day). Where crews are working: CT 9, I-91 and US 1. 1 is 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Federal school lists show 59 public and 12 private schools in the county. 14 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 42 fire or EMS stations and 12 police or sheriff stations. 18 state parks or recreation areas: Beckett Hill State Park, Blow Hole State Park, Brainard Homestead State Park, Chatfield Hollow State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and 13 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (1 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 35 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bourdon Forge Co INC (Middletown).
Liquor stores
63 liquor stores are on the map in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: A & J Liquors (Middlefield), Belltown Wine and Liquors (East Hampton), Bottle Shop (The) (Middletown), Brownstone Bottle Shop (Portland), Bruce's 19th Hole (Cromwell), Center Package Store (East Hampton), Cheers Package Store (East Hampton), Chester Package (Chester) and 55 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region averaged 71 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.66 per 1,000 residents, 55% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.4). The property-crime rate was 14.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
$104,428 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,526 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: Durham Meadows.
Is there road construction in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (4 active that day). Where crews are working: CT 9, I-91 and US 1. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 977,290 | 1.8 | $93,394 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 570,598 | 2.4 | $88,197 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 279,971 | 1.2 | $86,586 |
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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