Chaplin, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 2,305.
Population change since 2000: +2.4%
 
Males: 1,185  (51.4%)
Females: 1,120  (48.6%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06256.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $82,431 (it was $51,602 in 2000)
Chaplin:

$82,431
CT:

$83,771

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $38,362 (it was $22,101 in 2000)

Chaplin town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $246,636 (it was $120,900 in 2000)
Chaplin:

$246,636
CT:

$311,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $257,449; detached houses: $272,898; townhouses or other attached units: $209,461; in 2-unit structures: $186,876; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $184,997; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,547; mobile homes: $59,338
March 2022 cost of living index in Chaplin: 115.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Chaplin, CT (2010)
    • 2,12392.1%White alone
    • 1104.8%Hispanic
    • 381.6%Two or more races
    • 251.1%Black alone
    • 30.1%American Indian alone
    • 30.1%Asian alone
    • 30.1%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Chaplin, Connecticut as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chaplin is 288 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (17.6%), French Canadian (15.6%), French (14.0%), English (13.5%), Italian (12.8%), Polish (9.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1822

Elevation: 417 feet

Land area: 19.4 square miles.

Population density: 119 people per square mile   (very low).

Chaplin, Connecticut map

97 residents are foreign born (2.5% Europe, 1.5% North America).

This town:

4.3%
Connecticut:

10.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chaplin town:

1.8% ($2,218)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, CT (20.3 miles , pop. 54,740).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (64.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (111.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Mansfield Center, CT (1.9 miles ),
Hampton, CT (2.1 miles ),
Mansfield, CT (2.4 miles ),
Windham, CT (2.5 miles ),
Storrs, CT (2.6 miles ),
Scotland, CT (2.6 miles ),
Willimantic, CT (2.6 miles ),
South Windham, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.79 N, Longitude: 72.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Chaplin, CT in 2021
Chaplin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $217,300
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $128,900
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $124,800
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $209,900
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2004: 23 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2003: 17 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $54,200
  • 1997: 15 buildings, average cost: $54,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Chaplin, CT residents
Average permit cost in Chaplin, CT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.8%
Connecticut:

4.3%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Chaplin, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.2%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.3%)
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Chaplin, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Chaplin, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Chaplin, Connecticut average temperatures Chaplin, Connecticut average precipitation Chaplin, Connecticut humidity Chaplin, Connecticut wind speed Chaplin, Connecticut snowfall Chaplin, Connecticut sunshine Chaplin, Connecticut clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.5. This is better than average.

City:

60.5
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.56
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 30.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.10. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.10
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Chaplin-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Chaplin town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chaplin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 186.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 204.2 miles away from Chaplin center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 203.0 miles away from Chaplin center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 121.3 miles away from Chaplin center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 145.7 miles away from Chaplin center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 208.7 miles away from Chaplin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Windham County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chaplin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chaplin:

  • NATCHAUG HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 5 miles away; MANSFIELD CENTER, CT)
  • VNA EAST INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MANSFIELD CENTER, CT)
  • VISITING NRS AND COMM HEALTH OF (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MANSFIELD CENTER, CT)
  • ST JOSEPHS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WINDHAM, CT)
  • DOUGLAS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WINDHAM, CT)
  • WINDHAM COMM MEM HOSP & HATCH HOSP Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; WILLIMANTIC, CT)
  • REGENCY HEIGHTS OF WINDHAM, LLC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILLIMANTIC, CT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chaplin:

  • University of Connecticut (about 7 miles; Storrs, CT; Full-time enrollment: 22,037)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 7 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 20 miles; Norwich, CT; FT enrollment: 2,897)
  • Manchester Community College (about 23 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 4,667)
  • Goodwin College (about 27 miles; East Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 3,017)
  • Capital Community College (about 29 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,609)
  • Connecticut College (about 29 miles; New London, CT; FT enrollment: 2,068)

Public high school in Chaplin:

Public elementary/middle school in Chaplin:

See full list of schools located in Chaplin

Library in Chaplin:

  • CHAPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $56,702; Location: 130 CHAPLIN ST.; 13,551 books; 18 e-books; 590 audio materials; 1,325 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chaplin: William Ross Public Library (A), Chaplin Town Hall (B), Chaplin Museum (C), Chaplin Volunteer Fire Department Station 9 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bedlam Cemetery (1), Chaplin Cemetery (2), Chewink Cemetery (3), Russ Cemetery (4), South Chaplin Cemetery (5), Clark Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Tucker Pond (A), Upson Lake (B), Colts Pond (C), Darling Pond (D), Mansure Pond (E), Lynch Pond (F), Wild Life Marsh Reservoir (G), Black Spruce Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ames Brook (A), Buttonball Brook (B), Whitman Brook (C), Goodwin Brook (D), Stonehouse Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Chaplin include: Chaplin Historic District (1), Nickerson Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Pleasant View Motel (231 Willimantic Road # 239).

Windham County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

ZLOTNICKS GARAGE LLC (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.8%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.9%
Whole state:

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

1.8%
Whole state:

3.9%

For population 15 years and over in Chaplin:

Marital status in Chaplin, CT
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Chaplin:

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chaplin, CT (based on Windham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic41,70018
Mainline Protestant6,33039
Evangelical Protestant4,49537
Other1,11912
Orthodox2052
Black Protestant1801
None64,399-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Windham County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Windham County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Windham County:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Windham County:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 79
Windham County:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Windham County:

8.0%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Windham County:

26.6%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.7%
Connecticut:

15.8%

Businesses in Chaplin, CT

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Chaplin:

  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WILI (1400 AM; 1 kW; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: THE NUTMEG BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WINY (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUTNAM, CT; Owner: OSBREY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chaplin:

  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WECS (90.1 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE)
  • WBVC (91.1 FM; POMFRET, CT; Owner: POMFRET SCHOOL)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWFX (100.1 FM; SOUTHBRIDGE, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WORC-FM (98.9 FM; WEBSTER, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSRS (96.1 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Chaplin:

  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)
Chaplin fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Chaplin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.5mTotal length
  • $2,116,000Total costs
  • 5,172Total average daily traffic
  • 187Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,685Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chaplin)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.790056 Lon: -72.148806, Call Sign: WRJJ391,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 451.662 MHz, 456.662 MHz, 462.237 MHz, 467.237 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2020, Expiration Date: 09/09/2030, Certifier: Alexander Hill, Registrant: Northeastern Communications, Inc., 7 Great Hill Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770, Phone: (203) 575-9008, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Chaplin)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 23 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Chaplin, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.2%), and Structure Fires (34.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chaplin, CT
    • 7045.2%Outside Fires
    • 5334.2%Structure Fires
    • 2616.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Chaplin, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chaplin, CT
  • 81.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.0%Wood
  • 5.5%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chaplin, CT
  • 68.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 9.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Chaplin compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

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  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in United Kingdom (population 500+)"
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  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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