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Population in July 2009: 3,692. Population change since 2000: +5.7%
 

Males: 1,857  (50.3%)
Females: 1,835  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  39.7 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06059.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $79,527 (it was $65,972 in 2000)
Barkhamsted:

$79,527
Connecticut:

$67,034
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $36,194

Barkhamsted town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $293,873 (it was $163,800 in 2000)
Barkhamsted:

$293,873
Connecticut:

$291,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $366,050; Detached houses: $367,917; In 2-unit structures: $273,260; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $303,623

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Barkhamsted races chart
  • White alone - 3,417 (97.8%)
  • Hispanic - 31 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 19 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 14 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 8 (0.2%)
  • American alone - 3 (0.09%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.06%)

Races in Barkhamsted detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Barkhamsted: 120.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (27.5%), English (20.2%), German (14.9%), Italian (13.1%), French (7.6%), Polish (6.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1779

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 36.2 square miles.

Population density: 102 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Barkhamsted:

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Barkhamsted town:

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 68.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

152 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe, 1.5% North America, 0.6% Asia).

This town:  4.4%
Connecticut:  10.9%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Barkhamsted, Connecticut in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Barkhamsted to the number of sex offenders is 738 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Barkhamsted town:  1.8% ($2,874)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
Barkhamsted satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: West Hartford, CT (17.1 miles , pop. 63,589).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Brookhaven, NY (75.1 miles , pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (87.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: New Hartford Center, CT (1.9 miles ), Winsted, CT (2.1 miles ), Winchester, CT (2.3 miles ), New Hartford, CT (2.3 miles ), Hartland, CT (2.5 miles ), Colebrook, CT (2.7 miles ), Canton, CT (2.7 miles ), Canton Valley, CT (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 17 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 1997: 23 buildings, average cost: $137,100
  • 1998: 26 buildings, average cost: $151,400
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 2001: 24 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $134,100
  • 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $161,000
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $229,100
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $261,800
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $199,900
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $237,600
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $440,100

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.93 N, Longitude: 72.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

10.0%
Connecticut:

9.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (20%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Engineers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)

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Average climate in Barkhamsted, Connecticut

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Tornado activity:

Barkhamsted-area historical tornado activity is above Connecticut state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.6 miles away from the Barkhamsted town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 19.2 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Barkhamsted-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.4 miles away from Barkhamsted center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2007 at 01:56:48, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 2.7 LG, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from Barkhamsted center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Litchfield County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Barkhamsted:

  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 43 miles away; HUDSON, NY)
  • NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 47 miles away; RHINEBECK, NY)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 50 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Barkhamsted, CT

Amtrak stations near Barkhamsted:

  • 19 miles: WINDSOR LOCKS (S. MAIN ST. (RTE. 159)) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: WINDSOR (41 CENTRAL ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: HARTFORD (1 UNION PLACE) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.


Local government website: www.munic.state.ct.us/Barkhamsted

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barkhamsted:

  • University of Hartford (about 17 miles; West Hartford, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,374)
  • Westfield State College (about 18 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,632)
  • Trinity College (about 20 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • Central Connecticut State University (about 20 miles; New Britain, CT; FT enrollment: 8,423)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 25 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Manchester Community College (about 25 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 3,430)
  • Springfield College (about 26 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,366)

Public elementary/middle schools in Barkhamsted:

See full list of schools located in Barkhamsted, School District: BARKHAMSTED SCHOOL DISTRICT


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Notable locations in Barkhamsted: Austin Hawes Campground (A), Chaugham Lookout (B), Beech Rock (C), Goose Green (D), John T Kenney Hitchcock Museum (E), Old School House Museum (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Ames Plaza Shopping Center (1), Kings Plaza Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Barkhamsted include: Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (A), Riverton Congregational Church (B), Gothic Union Episcopal Church (C), Washington Hill Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Barkhampsted Cemetery (1), Riverton Cemetery (2), Riverside Cemetery (3), East Hartland Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Barkhamsted Reservoir (A), West Hill Pond (B), Hoyt Hayes Swamp (C), Beaver Brook Meadow (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Still River (A), Storehouse Brook (B), Roaring Brook (C), Morgan Brook (D), Beaver Brook (E), Kettle Brook (F), Mallory Brook (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Pleasant Valley Post Office (A), Riverton Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Barkhamsted Historical Society (Historical Places & Services; 100 East River Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Litchfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 28.9. This is about average.
City:

28.9
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.357. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.357
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.71. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.71
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.41. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.41
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

30.9
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.12. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.12
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Barkhamsted and their reported violations in the past:

WHITE PINES CAMPSITES-WELL #1 & WELL #2 (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.7%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.5%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.7%
Whole state:

3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Barkhamsted, CT


2 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Barkhamsted compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (79%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Litchfield County Connecticut:


2008 Presidential Election results in Litchfield County Connecticut:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Barkhamsted:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.45%
Here53.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents65.3%12.8%6.1%4.9%2.2%
Congregations19.3%24.1%15.2%9.0%3.4%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USALutheran ChurchAssemblies of God The Evangelical Covenant ChurchOther
Adherents1.4%1.1%0.7%0.5%4.9%
Congregations3.4%2.8%2.1%2.1%18.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 43
Litchfield County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Litchfield County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Litchfield County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 208
Here:

11.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.9%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Litchfield County:

21.1%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.8%
State:

15.8%

5.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,310 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.52%
Connecticut average:

5.12%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($113 average AGI)
Litchfield County:

0.03%
Connecticut average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Haven County, CT  1.40% ($52,019 average AGI)
from Fairfield County, CT  1.06% ($63,262)
from Hartford County, CT  0.92% ($49,007)


5.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,397 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.65%
Connecticut average:

5.64%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($263 average AGI)
Litchfield County:

0.04%
Connecticut average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to New Haven County, CT  1.07% ($41,196 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  1.02% ($45,238)
to Fairfield County, CT  0.55% ($50,625)

Strongest AM radio stations in Barkhamsted:

  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLAT (910 AM; 5 kW; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW BRITAIN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WDZK (1550 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMFIELD, CT; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDRC (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSNG (610 AM; 1 kW; TORRINGTON, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barkhamsted:

  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAPJ (89.9 FM; TORRINGTON, CT; Owner: NUTMEG CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS, INC.)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WZBG (97.3 FM; LITCHFIELD, CT; Owner: LOCAL GIRLS & BOYS B/CASTING CORP.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)

TV broadcast stations around Barkhamsted:

  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WMLD-LP (Channel 6; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: HARVARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDMR-LP (Channel 65; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WUTH-CA (Channel 47; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Barkhamsted, Connecticut:
  • Fatal accident count: 11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 17
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 31
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Connecticut average:
  • Fatal accident count: 106
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 154
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 44
  • Fatalities: 114
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 258
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11

See more detailed statistics of Barkhamsted fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 11
Total length: 25 meters (82ft)
Total costs: $22,000
Total average daily traffic: 38,400
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,704
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 19,200

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 3
  • 1950-1959: 4
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Barkhamsted, CT


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Douglas I Brandon, 127 New Hartford Road (Lat: 41.893611 Lon: -72.996389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 36.6 m
    Registrant: At&t Wireless Services, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, 4th Fl, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-9222, Email:
  • Douglas I Brandon, 127 New Hartford Road (Lat: 41.893611 Lon: -72.996389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 36.6 m
    Registrant: At&t Wireless Services, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, 4th Fl, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-9222, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Pleasant Valley Fire House Rt 181 (Lat: 41.913139 Lon: -72.980944), Call Sign: KZC491, Licensee ID: L01070348
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.7000 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/12/2000, Expiration Date: 10/24/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006
    Registrant: Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Dept Inc, Rt 181, Pleasant Valley, CT 06063, Phone: (860) 379-0026
  • Boat House Compensating Reservoir (Lat: 41.904250 Lon: -72.956778), Call Sign: KDN385
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/05/1998, Expiration Date: 04/07/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/13/2003
    Registrant: Metropolitan District, Box 800 Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06142
  • Beech Rock Rd (Lat: 41.922306 Lon: -72.964000), Call Sign: KTB754, Licensee ID: L00365215
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/08/2001, Expiration Date: 08/05/2011
    Registrant: Metropolitan District, Box 800 Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06101, Phone: (203) 278-7850

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K2GAV, Previous Call Sign: KB1BR, Licensee ID: L00996806
    Grant Date: 04/26/2006, Expiration Date: 07/23/2016, Certifier: Theodore H Szypulski
    Registrant: Theodore H Szypulski, 73 West West Hill Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: KA1NRZ, Licensee ID: L00658724
    Grant Date: 03/22/2003, Expiration Date: 03/22/2013
    Registrant: Paul F Adomeit, 69 Lavander Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: KB1API, Licensee ID: L00248293
    Grant Date: 01/28/2003, Expiration Date: 04/13/2013, Certifier: Raymond L Arnold
    Registrant: Raymond L Arnold, 223 E Hartland Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: KE1IH, Previous Call Sign: KA1MDG, Licensee ID: L00277676
    Grant Date: 05/30/2007, Expiration Date: 08/26/2017, Certifier: John F Corini
    Registrant: John F Corini, 498 E Hartland Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: N1ZLE, Licensee ID: L00159239
    Grant Date: 03/28/2007, Expiration Date: 06/18/2017, Certifier: Patrick J Lefebvre
    Registrant: Patrick J Lefebvre, 173 W West Hill Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: KB1OLE, Licensee ID: L01242728
    Grant Date: 02/05/2007, Expiration Date: 02/05/2017, Certifier: Leo R Fournier Jr
    Registrant: Leo R Fournier Jr, 201 West Hill Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Call Sign: KB1PIW, Licensee ID: L01314187
    Grant Date: 08/14/2007, Expiration Date: 08/14/2017, Certifier: George W Washington
    Registrant: George W Washington, 43 Briarwood Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063-1102



FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: B24R (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6558R , Serial Number: MC-294, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 09/30/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Donald Antonucci, 7 Hampsted Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
  • Aircraft: FIREFLY 6B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7107B , Serial Number: F6B-024, Airworthiness Date: 07/06/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Randolph H Dba Riley, 119 New Hartford Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063, Other Owners: Riley Signs R
  • Aircraft: 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 76357 , Serial Number: 10774, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/10/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen J Derochick, 264 E Hartland Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 16
  • Hazardous Condition: 18
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Barkhamsted


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Barkhamsted, CT

Businesses in Barkhamsted, CT

  • RadioShack: 1
  • Sears: 1
  • Subway: 1


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