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Population in July 2009: 45,259. Population change since 2000: +0.1%
 

Males: 23,729  (52.4%)
Females: 21,530  (47.6%)

Median resident age:  37.3 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06082, 06083.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $64,540 (it was $52,810 in 2000)
Enfield:

$64,540
Connecticut:

$67,034
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $27,198

Enfield town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $216,927 (it was $123,500 in 2000)
Enfield:

$216,927
Connecticut:

$291,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $223,204; Detached houses: $227,236; Townhouses or other attached units: $188,606; In 2-unit structures: $209,660; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $217,026; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $144,078; Mobile homes: $194,234
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Enfield races chart
  • White alone - 39,931 (88.3%)
  • Black alone - 2,382 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic - 1,691 (3.7%)
  • Asian alone - 597 (1.3%)
  • Two or more races - 490 (1.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 71 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 46 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 4 (0.01%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Enfield: 107.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (21.1%), Italian (18.2%), French (14.6%), Polish (13.0%), English (11.5%), German (9.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1683

Elevation: 154 feet

Land area: 33.4 square miles.

Population density: 1356 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Enfield:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Enfield town:

  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

2,191 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.9% Asia, 0.7% North America).

This town:  4.8%
Connecticut:  10.9%



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists there were 58 registered sex offenders living in Enfield, Connecticut as of May 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Enfield to the number of sex offenders is 780 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


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

Enfield town:  2.0% ($2,483)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MA (8.7 miles , pop. 152,082).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (79.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (104.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Sherwood Manor, CT (1.3 miles ), Hazardville, CT (1.3 miles ), Thompsonville, CT (1.4 miles ), Southwood Acres, CT (1.5 miles ), Longmeadow, MA (2.1 miles ), Suffield Depot, CT (2.1 miles ), Suffield, CT (2.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 84 buildings, average cost: $74,300
  • 1998: 86 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 1999: 63 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2000: 32 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2001: 30 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $118,500
  • 2003: 50 buildings, average cost: $117,300
  • 2004: 57 buildings, average cost: $122,200
  • 2005: 50 buildings, average cost: $124,400
  • 2006: 24 buildings, average cost: $130,300
  • 2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $182,300
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $168,400
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $193,800
  • 2010: 12 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.99 N, Longitude: 72.56 W

Area code: 860

Enfield household income distribution Enfield home values distribution


 

Crime in Enfield by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Murders 01100001320
per 100,000 0.02.22.20.00.00.00.02.26.64.40.0
Rapes 51025478900
per 100,000 11.62.20.04.410.98.715.317.619.90.00.0
Robberies 131482824162431222320
per 100,000 30.131.317.660.952.534.952.668.348.651.144.6
Assaults 4446553628323054282628
per 100,000 101.8102.9121.078.461.369.965.7119.061.957.862.4
Burglaries 154117163212148135180174157162176
per 100,000 356.4261.8358.5461.5324.0294.7394.2383.5347.1360.1392.4
Thefts 776729591766806707753836773814710
per 100,000 1796.11631.01299.71667.41764.51543.61649.11842.61709.11809.61582.8
Auto thefts 11292102150144115111123675446
per 100,000 259.2205.8224.3326.5315.2251.1243.1271.1148.1120.0102.5
Arson 13118145684546
per 100,000 30.124.617.630.510.913.117.58.811.18.913.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 162.6141.8134.2169.2161.6139.4160.5192.6167.2148.8129.9

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Crime in Enfield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 112 (89 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Connecticut average:

2.33

Enfield, Connecticut accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.4%
Connecticut:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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Average climate in Enfield, Connecticut

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Tornado activity:

Enfield-area historical tornado activity is above Connecticut state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Enfield 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 6.7 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Enfield-area historical earthquake activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 28.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 15.3 miles away from Enfield 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 31.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/1996 at 20:22:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 71.1 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 90.3 miles away from Enfield center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 82.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hartford County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 7

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

Birthplace of: Elisha M. Pease - Politician, Mike Whalen - Football player and coach, James Dixon - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Enfield:

  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 63 miles away; HUDSON, NY)
  • NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 68 miles away; RHINEBECK, NY)
  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 72 miles away; TROY, NY)

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Heliports and other landing facilities located in Enfield:


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Amtrak stations near Enfield:

  • 6 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.
  • 9 miles: SPRINGFIELD (66 LYMAN ST.) . 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.
  • 11 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.

Local government website: www.enfield.org

College/University in Enfield:

  • Asnuntuck Community College (Full-time enrollment: 703; Location: 170 Elm St; Public; Website: www.acc.commnet.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Enfield:

  • Springfield College (about 8 miles; Springfield, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,366)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 9 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Western New England College (about 10 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,859)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 15 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 3,973)
  • Westfield State College (about 16 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,632)
  • University of Hartford (about 16 miles; West Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 5,374)
  • Manchester Community College (about 16 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 3,430)

Public high schools in Enfield:

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Enfield:

Private elementary/middle schools in Enfield:

  • ST BERNARD SCHOOL (Students: 314; Location: 232 PEARL ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST MARTHA SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 214 BRAINARD RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ENFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 120; Location: 1370 ENFIELD ST; Grades: PK - 6)
See full list of schools located in Enfield

Library in Enfield:

  • ENFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,519,799; Location: 104 MIDDLE ROAD; 125,073 books; 18 e-books; 6,848 audio materials; 8,211 video materials; 10 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 291 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Enfield: Southwood Shopping Parkade (A), Triano Industrial Park (B), Warehouse Point Station (C), Grassmere Golf Course (D), Enfield Square (E), Enfield Shopping Plaza (F), Cybulski Industrial Park (G), Enfield Memorial Industrial Park (H), Osborn Prison Farm (I), Enfield Fire Department District 1 Station 2 (J), Enfield Fire Department District 1 Station 1 (K), Hazardville Fire Department (L), Shaker Pines Fire Department (M), North Thompsonville Fire Department (N), Thompsonville Fire Department District 2 (O), Enfield Town Fire Dispatch Center (P), Thompsonville Town Hall (Q), Saint Patricks Convent (R), Pearl Street Branch Enfield Public Library (S), Old Town Hall Historical Society Building (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Raffia Shopping Center (1), Suburban Enfield Mall (2), Southwood Shopping Parkade Shopping Center (3), Stateline Plaza Shopping Center (4), Suburban Enfield Mall Shopping Center (5), Raffia Shopping Center (6), Enfield Mall (7), Elm Plaza Shopping Center (8), Enfield Shopping Plaza Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Enfield include: Saint Andrew Episcopal Church (A), Saint Bernard Roman Catholic Church (B), Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church (C), Saint Marys Episcopal Church (D), Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (E), Saint Patricks Roman Catholic Church (F), Wesley Methodist Church (G), Calvary Presbyterian Church (H), Enfield American Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Bernards Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Cemetery (2), Enfield Street Cemetery (3), King Street Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Stowes Pond (A), Cranberry Pond (B), Freshwater Pond (C), Shaker Pond (D), Powder Mill Ponds (E), Connecticut River Reservoir (F), Green Manor Pool (G), Crescent Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rustic Brook (A), Beemans Brook (B), Boweyns Brook (C), Buckhorn Brook (D), Waterworks Brook (E), Grape Brook (F), Freshwater Brook (G), Terry Brook (H), Jawbuck Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Enfield include: Hazardville Historic District (1), Lafayette Park (2), Powder Hollow Park (3), Scantic River State Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Enfield Historical Society Inc (Museums; 1294 Enfield Street) (1), Enfield Town - Public Libraries- Pearl Street Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 159 Pearl Street) (2), Tilt 144 (Amusement & Theme Parks; Enfield Square) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Clover Leaf Cafe (161 Enfield Street) (1), Motel 6 (11 Hazard Avenue) (2), Red Roof Inns - Enfield (5 Hazard Avenue) (3), Enfield Sober Housing Thirty Six Pleasant St LLC (36 Pleasant Street) (4), Super 8 Motel (1543 King Street) (5), Radisson Hotel Springfield Enfield (One Bright Meadow Boulevard) (6), Super 8 Enfield Wndsr Lks Arpt (1543 King Street) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Enfield Town - Administrative Departments- Probate Court (820 Enfield Street) (1), Connecticut State - Judicial Branch- Appellate Court- Administrative Serv (111 Phoenix Avenue) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Hartford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.7. This is about average.
City:

30.7
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.370. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.370
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.62
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 7.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.03
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.0
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.8
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.14. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.14
U.S.:

9.59

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

HAZARDVILLE WATER COMPANY (Address: 281 HAZARD AVENUE , Population served: 17744, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-20-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-20-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2006)
JEWETT CITY WATER COMPANY (Address: 281 HAZARD AVENUE , Population served: 6620, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-1997), St Public Notif received (JUL-21-1997), St Compliance achieved (JUL-22-1997)
ELLINGTON ACRES COMPANY (Population served: 2300, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-04-2005), St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-13-2005)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-07-2004), St Boil Water Order (OCT-14-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2004), St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-27-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-07-2004), St Boil Water Order (OCT-14-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2004), St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-27-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-08-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-08-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-13-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-13-1998), St Public Notif received (SEP-02-1998), St Compliance achieved (SEP-21-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-05-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
JEWETT CITY WATER CO., S & W SYSTEM (Address: 281 HAZARD AVENUE , Population served: 320, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SHAKER HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY (Population served: 172, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-31-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-14-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-01-2002), St Public Notif requested (APR-08-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-08-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAR-2002 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-01-2002), St Public Notif requested (APR-08-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-08-2002)
JEWETT CITY WATER CO-HILL-N-DALE (Address: 281 HAZARD AVENUE , Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and DEC-08-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-17-1994), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-1994), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-1995)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  69.4%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.2%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

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

4.0%
Whole state:

7.9%

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

1.9%
Whole state:

3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Enfield, CT

People in group quarters in Enfield:

  • 3,353 people in state prisons
  • 332 people in nursing homes
  • 32 people in religious group quarters
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Enfield compared to Connecticut 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.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Enfield (2011 data):

  • Rockville Bank: Big Y Supermarket Br, Enfield Branch, Enfield Street Branch. Info updated 2011/12/05: Bank assets: $1,748.3 mil, Deposits: $1,413.1 mil, headquarters in Vernon Rockville, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices, Holding Company: Rockville Financial, Inc.
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Hazard Avenue Branch at 40 Hazard Avenue, branch established on 1987/08/31; Enfield Branch at 800 Enfield Street, branch established on 1959/05/16. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • NEW ENGLAND BANK: 268 Hazard Avenue Branch at 268 Hazard Avenue, branch established on 1916/01/01; New England Bank at 855 Enfield Street, branch established on 1999/11/15. Info updated 2009/06/12: Bank assets: $724.5 mil, Deposits: $582.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: New England Bancshares, Inc.
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Freshwater Boulevard Branch at 50 Freshwater Boulevard, branch established on 1988/03/28; Hazard Avenue Branch at 561 Hazard Avenue Scitico Plaza, branch established on 1961/12/09. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • People's United Bank: Enfield Stop And Shop Branch at 54 Hazard Avenue, branch established on 1996/10/16; Enfield Mall Branch at 25 Hazard Avenue, branch established on 1970/10/17. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Enfield Branch at 73 Hazard Avenue, Route 190, branch established on 2003/11/10. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Enfield Branch at 900 Enfield Street, branch established on 1961/01/30. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • The MassMutual Trust Company: The Massmutual Trust Company at 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard M327, branch established on 2000/01/12. Info updated 2012/02/24: Bank assets: $67.4 mil, Deposits: $50.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, 1 total offices
  • Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company: Enfield Branch at 85 Freshwater Boulevard, branch established on 1989/02/27. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $939.9 mil, Deposits: $718.1 mil, headquarters in Willimantic, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Enfield, Connecticut:

  • Super 8 Motel, 1543 King St, Enfield, CT 06082 , Phone: (860) 741-3636
  • Motel Six, 11 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082 , Phone: (860) 741-3685, Fax: (860) 741-5539
  • Red Roof Inn, 5 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082 , Phone: (860) 741-2571, Fax: (860) 741-2576
  • Crowne Plaza Enfield, 1 Bright Meadow Blvd, Enfield, CT 06082 , Phone: (860) 741-2211, Fax: (860) 741-2210
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Enfield, Connecticut

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (56%)
  • Utility gas (35%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Hartford County Connecticut:


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


Religion statistics for Enfield (based on Hartford County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.43%
Here57.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristJewishEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents66.8%7.4%6.1%3.1%2.8%
Congregations20.5%11.6%5.3%8.2%6.8%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.7%2.6%0.8%0.8%7.0%
Congregations6.1%5.1%1.7%3.4%31.3%
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: 215
Hartford County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 92
Hartford County:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 203
Hartford County:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 755
Here:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Hartford County:

22.1%
Connecticut:

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

16.0%
State:

15.8%

4.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,799 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.35%
Connecticut average:

5.12%

0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries ($881 average AGI)
Hartford County:

0.11%
Connecticut average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Haven County, CT  0.58% ($49,113 average AGI)
from Tolland County, CT  0.49% ($48,876)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.34% ($54,771)


4.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($56,520 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.77%
Connecticut average:

5.64%

0.09% of residents moved to foreign countries ($739 average AGI)
Hartford County:

0.09%
Connecticut average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tolland County, CT  0.55% ($51,650 average AGI)
to New Haven County, CT  0.40% ($46,514)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.39% ($57,435)

Strongest AM radio stations in Enfield:

  • 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.)
  • WSPR (1270 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ANTONIO F. AND HELENA R. GOIS, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHNP (1600 AM; 3 kW; EAST LONGMEADOW, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WDZK (1550 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMFIELD, CT; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDRC (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Enfield:

  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WMAS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: LAPPIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Enfield:

  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W12CL (Channel 12; GRANBY, CT; Owner: SALVATORE MINNITI)
  • WDMR-LP (Channel 65; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WMLD-LP (Channel 6; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: HARVARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


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


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 32
Total length: 137 meters (449ft)
Total costs: $46,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,292,699
Total average daily truck traffic: 138,639

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 10
  • 1960-1969: 13
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Enfield, CT

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Enfield)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Enfield, CT)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 180 Moody Rd (Lat: 42.002028 Lon: -72.522861), Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WNER265
    Assigned Frequencies: 23275.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/11/2002, Expiration Date: 09/24/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (413) 787-9722
  • ENFIELD STUDIO, 170 Elm Street (Lat: 41.977222 Lon: -72.584167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPXB504
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/2003, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Certifier: Thomas J Vesci
    Registrant: Sterling Communications, Inc., 219 Dodd Road, Ringgold, GA 30736-2958, Phone: (706) 965-2355, Fax: (706) 965-3755, Email:
  • Enfd - Enfield, Town Farm Road (Lat: 41.965917 Lon: -72.552694), Type: Pole, Structure height: 46.3 m, Overall height: 51.5 m, Call Sign: WQIT209
    Assigned Frequencies: 11035.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Certifier: William Chastain
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Town Farm Rd. (Lat: 41.964806 Lon: -72.552306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.9 m, Call Sign: KNKM752
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.187 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley
    Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

166 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Enfield)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

22 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Enfield)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 221
  • Hazardous Condition: 338
  • Service Call: 51
  • Good Intent Call: 20

Incident types - Enfield


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

Most common first names in Enfield, CT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary39481.2 years
John37973.8 years
Joseph27174.3 years
Robert19170.7 years
William19072.1 years
Helen16279.2 years
Charles16275.1 years
Edward15874.8 years
James15770.1 years
Anna14883.0 years
Most common last names in Enfield, CT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6277.2 years
White3880.8 years
Johnson3674.6 years
Sullivan3376.7 years
Landry3074.7 years
Martin2974.5 years
Brown2878.4 years
Miller2575.3 years
King2580.8 years
Sarno2476.3 years
Businesses in Enfield, CT
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1MasterBrand Cabinets7
AT&T1McDonald's4
Aeropostale1Motel 61
American Eagle Outfitters1Motherhood Maternity1
Arby's1Nike2
AutoZone1Office Depot1
Bath & Body Works1Old Navy1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Olive Garden1
Blockbuster1Outback1
Burger King1Outback Steakhouse1
CVS2Panera Bread1
Charlotte Russe1Payless1
Costco1PetSmart1
Dairy Queen1Pier 1 Imports1
Decora Cabinetry2Pizza Hut1
Dennys1Quiznos1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
DressBarn1Red Robin1
Dunkin Donuts6Red Roof Inn1
Express1Rite Aid1
Famous Footwear1Ruby Tuesday1
FedEx3Sears2
Finish Line1Sprint Nextel1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Staples1
GNC1Starbucks1
GameStop1Subway2
H&R Block2Super 81
Holiday Inn1T-Mobile2
Home Depot1T.G.I. Driday's1
Hot Topic1Taco Bell1
Jones New York1Target1
KFC1The Room Place1
Kohl's1Toys"R"Us1
La-Z-Boy1UPS7
Lane Bryant1Verizon Wireless1
Lane Furniture1Victoria's Secret1
LensCrafters1Walgreens2
Macy's1Wendy's1
Marshalls1
Browse common businesses in Enfield, CT


Enfield on our top lists:

  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Secondary school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2000-2002 average to 2006 (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average snowfall in a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Paul H. Zajchowski (16)
  • Roger J. Laflamme (11)
  • Ned E. Cipollini (10)
  • Mark R. Fernald (8)
  • William H. Beacham (8)
  • Donald E. Army, Jr. (7)
  • Bard C. Teigen (7)
  • Kirk C. Newton (6)
  • Mark F. Bartholomew (6)
  • Donald E. Army (6)

Total of 225 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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