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Jewett City, CT

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Jewett City, CT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 19
Population3,412
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density4,842people per mi²
Median Age41.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Jewett City, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$33k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $76k+$118k+
Elite (Top 5%) $89k+$138k+
Affordability Ratio

99%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
16
Positive
8
Poor
3
Negative
5

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

17.4mi

Airport

Windham Airport

14.1mi

Post Office

USPS — New London, CT

18.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf2Nearest 1.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 7.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 41.8 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 3.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$56k+6.3%
26% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$614k
6% below US avg
College Educated
9.4%
73% below US avg
WFH
7.2%
50% below US avg
Homeownership
37.3%
43% below US avg
Median Home
$197k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.1%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.8%
Burglary
0.81 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+4Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Jewett City, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6B~-2°F min
Growing Season197 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.4"
Elevation151 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor122 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor4,842/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 234 mi · coast 14 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$83.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 70 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital37 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison12 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:50:33.000Z

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