Putnam, CT

Living in Putnam

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 45
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 97
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Schools 64
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Residents

6.6k Population -890 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$177k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$734 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas4%
Utility gas23%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Putnam

United States45
Connecticut25
Worcester Metro Area40
Windham County7

Property Crime in Putnam

United States48
Connecticut28
Worcester Metro Area23
Windham County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 12
Feb 29 3 10
Mar 36 4 7
Apr 47 5 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 31 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Putnam, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Putnam, CT

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Rectory School
3 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Putnam, CT

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Nichols College
9 miles, N
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Bryant University
19 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Putnam, CT

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Natchaug Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Putnam, CT

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