Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County , Connecticut
Population: 174,983 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Educational attainment and income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County both run well above the national norm — 46% of adults with a bachelor's degree, median household income near $101,117 — characteristic of an affluent suburban county anchored to a larger regional economy. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County in the top 16% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $101,117 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,906 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| Median Home Value | $359,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,399/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 174,983 |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 45.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 83.8 · 84th national percentile
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