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Windham County

Population in July 2009: 9,249. Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 

Males: 4,622  (50.0%)
Females: 4,627  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06277.

Estimated median household income in 2011: $56,918 (it was $46,065 in 2000)
Thompson:

$56,918
Connecticut:

$65,753
Estimated per capita income in 2011: $28,853

Thompson town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $210,283 (it was $121,000 in 2000)
Thompson:

$210,283
Connecticut:

$278,700
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $274,837; Detached houses: $282,428; Townhouses or other attached units: $298,538; In 2-unit structures: $266,836; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $254,769; Mobile homes: $90,826
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Thompson races chart
  • White alone - 8,658 (97.5%)
  • Hispanic - 67 (0.8%)
  • Two or more races - 56 (0.6%)
  • Black alone - 37 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 31 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 22 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 5 (0.06%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.02%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Thompson: 228.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French (27.6%), Polish (16.3%), French Canadian (15.4%), Irish (14.7%), English (14.1%), Italian (9.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/1875

Elevation: 584 feet

Land area: 46.9 square miles.

Population density: 197 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Thompson:

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Thompson town:

  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

175 residents are foreign born

This town:  2.0%
Connecticut:  13.1%



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Thompson, Connecticut as of March 12, 2014.
The ratio of number of residents in Thompson to the number of sex offenders is 1,542 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


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

Thompson town:  1.2% ($1,469)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Worcester, MA (20.0 miles , pop. 172,648).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (46.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (130.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: North Grosvenor Dale, CT (1.0 miles ), Quinebaug, CT (1.9 miles ), Webster, MA (2.1 miles ), Putnam District, CT (2.1 miles ), Putnam, CT (2.2 miles ), Dudley, MA (2.2 miles ), South Woodstock, CT (2.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $78,400
  • 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $97,100
  • 1999: 39 buildings, average cost: $108,800
  • 2000: 26 buildings, average cost: $147,800
  • 2001: 47 buildings, average cost: $126,400
  • 2002: 40 buildings, average cost: $154,700
  • 2003: 33 buildings, average cost: $156,900
  • 2004: 44 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,800
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $184,700
  • 2007: 28 buildings, average cost: $345,400
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $136,300
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $188,200

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Latitude: 41.98 N, Longitude: 71.88 W

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Unemployment in July 2013:
Here:

7.8%
Connecticut:

8.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (14%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Health care (18%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Thompson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Thompson town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the town center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thompson-area historical earthquake activity is above Connecticut state average. It is 84% 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 32.4 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 31.3 miles away from Thompson center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 49.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.9 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 38.6 miles away from Thompson center
On 1/10/1999 at 10:52:16, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Windham County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Snows: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: George Whitefield Davis - Army general, Andrew Mamedoff - World War II pilot, General Stafford - Major League Baseball player, Augustine Lonergan - Politician.

Political contributions by individuals in Thompson, CT

located in Thompson:

Amtrak station near Thompson:

  • 20 miles: WORCESTER (WORCHESTER, 45 SHREWSBURY ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thompson:

  • College of the Holy Cross (about 18 miles; Worcester, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,897)
  • Clark University (about 19 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 2,953)
  • Bryant University (about 20 miles; Smithfield, RI; FT enrollment: 3,313)
  • Worcester State College (about 20 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 3,643)
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (about 21 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 3,757)
  • Assumption College (about 22 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 2,283)
  • University of Connecticut (about 23 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 21,191)

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Notable locations in Thompson: Raceway Golf Course (A), Quinnatisset Country Club (B), West Thompson Campground (C), Thompson Raceway (D), West Thompson Fire Department Station 82 (E), Thompson Public Library (F), Thompson Hill Fire Department Station 84 (G), Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department (H), East Thompson Fire Department Station 85 (I), Community Fire Company Station 81 (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Thompson include: Abundant Life United Church (A), North Grosvenordale Methodist Church (B), Putnam Baptist Church (C), Sacred Heart Church (D), Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church (E), Saint Stephens Church (F), Windham County Parish Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Carpenter Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2), Dike Cemetery (3), Tourtellot Cemetery (4), Swiss Cemetery (5), Upham Cemetery (6), West Thompson Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Stump Pond (A), Coman Pond (B), Whitkowski Ponds (C), Whitmans Pond (D), Duck Pond (E), Kingsbury Pond (F), Langers Pond (G), Lilly Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Quinnatisset Brook (A), Robbins Brook (B), Shunway Brook (C), Backwater Brook (D), Baptist Brook (E), Blackmore Brook (F), Brandy Brook (G), Croff Farm Brook (H), French River (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Thompson include: Thompson Green (1), Quaddick State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Lord Thompson Manor (236 Thompson Hill Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.9. This is about average.
City:

31.9
U.S.:

32.0
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 14.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.4
U.S.:

9.4
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.533. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.533
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.09. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.09
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.81
U.S.:

9.59

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

MARIANAPOLIS PREP SCHOOL - RESIDENTIAL (Population served: 266, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Public Education - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-16-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-16-2003), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-24-2003), St Public Notif requested (APR-24-2003), St Public Notif received (MAY-01-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2002 and DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-07-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-07-2003), St Public Notif received (JAN-17-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-10-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-10-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-17-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 12 regular monitoring violations
  • 8 other older monitoring violations
WHITE HORSE AT VERNON STILES INN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 17 routine major monitoring violations
  • 11 regular monitoring violations

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  69.4%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.1%
Whole state:  6.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

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

5.4%
Whole state:

7.9%

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

2.5%
Whole state:

3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Thompson, CT

People in group quarters in Thompson in 2010:

  • 42 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 21 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 19 people in workers’ group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 12 people in group homes intended for adults
11 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Thompson compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%) in 2000

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (77%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

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2012 Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Thompson (based on Windham County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 49.16%
Here49.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents77.3%6.2%2.7%2.4%2.0%
Congregations24.2%15.8%11.6%7.4%5.3%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaJewishAssemblies of God The Evangelical Covenant ChurchOther
Adherents1.6%1.5%1.1%1.0%4.2%
Congregations3.2%2.1%3.2%1.1%26.3%
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: 19
Windham County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This 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.
State:

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

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.0%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Windham County:

26.6%
Connecticut:

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

18.7%
State:

15.8%

6.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,997 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.37%
Connecticut average:

5.12%

0.12% of residents moved from foreign countries ($299 average AGI)
Windham County:

0.12%
Connecticut average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New London County, CT  1.43% ($36,914 average AGI)
from Tolland County, CT  0.82% ($33,191)
from Providence County, RI  0.69% ($54,980)


6.17% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,636 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.17%
Connecticut average:

5.64%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($190 average AGI)
Windham County:

0.07%
Connecticut average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to New London County, CT  1.33% ($34,428 average AGI)
to Tolland County, CT  0.94% ($38,518)
to Hartford County, CT  0.48% ($51,142)

Strongest AM radio stations in Thompson:

  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINY (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUTNAM, CT; Owner: OSBREY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGFP (940 AM; 1 kW; WEBSTER, MA; Owner: CHOWDER BROADCAST GROUP LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thompson:

  • WWFX (100.1 FM; SOUTHBRIDGE, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WORC-FM (98.9 FM; WEBSTER, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBVC (91.1 FM; POMFRET, CT; Owner: POMFRET SCHOOL)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WYCM (90.1 FM; CHARLTON, MA; Owner: BAY PATH VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL)
  • WSRS (96.1 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWKX (106.3 FM; WOONSOCKET, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WPRO-FM (92.3 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Thompson:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WCRN-LP (Channel 34; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2011 (per 100,000 population)

Thompson, Connecticut:
  • Fatal accident count: 58
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 75
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 32
  • Fatalities: 65
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 132
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3
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 Thompson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2011 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 39
Total length: 146 meters (479ft)
Total costs: $66,000
Total average daily traffic: 209,487
Total average daily truck traffic: 24,004

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 6
  • 1940-1949: 3
  • 1950-1959: 3
  • 1960-1969: 20
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 1
  • 2000-2009: 1
  • 2010-2012: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Thompson, CT

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Thompson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • .7 Mi S Of Junction Rt 12 & 131 (Lat: 41.981778 Lon: -71.897583), Call Sign: WQF252, Licensee ID: L00821752
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.965 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/16/2005, Expiration Date: 07/03/2015
    Registrant: Thompson, Town Of, Rt 12 Office Of Civil Pr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, Phone: (860) 923-9561, Fax: (860) 923-3836, Email:
  • 647 Thompson Rd 800 W Of E Thompson Rd (Lat: 41.975389 Lon: -71.847583), Call Sign: KVY225
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/09/1999, Expiration Date: 02/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2004
    Registrant: Laframboise Well Drilling Inc, Thompson, CT 06277-0303, Phone: (203) 923-9543
  • 97 Mountain Hill Road (Lat: 41.986500 Lon: -71.913972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQEF205
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/05/2012, Expiration Date: 06/03/2013, Certifier: Michael A Stemmler
    Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8280
  • 97 Mountain Hill Road (Lat: 41.986500 Lon: -71.913972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQMQ760
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.752 MHz, 453.212 MHz, 151.137 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 154.452 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 158.737 MHz, 453.862 MHz, 159.472 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/21/2011, Expiration Date: 07/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2011, Certifier: Paul Zito
    Registrant: State Of Connecticu, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8280
  • 97 Mountain Hill Road (Lat: 41.986500 Lon: -71.913972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQOJ611
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.212 MHz, 151.137 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 154.452 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 158.737 MHz, 453.862 MHz, 159.472 MHz, 453.212 MHz, 453.462 MHz, 453.712 MHz, 453.862 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/18/2011, Expiration Date: 10/18/2021, Certifier: Paul Zito
    Registrant: State Of Connecticu, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8280
  • THOMPSON, Lat: 41.986500 Lon: -71.913972, Call Sign: WQQS275, Licensee ID: L00010326
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2013, Expiration Date: 02/21/2023, Certifier: Michael A Stemmler
    Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletwon, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8280, Fax: (860) 685-8345, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Lowell Davis Road (Lat: 41.979278 Lon: -71.852583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 77.7 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:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3630R , Serial Number: 28-7125375, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 04/16/1971
    Registrant (Individual): John A Lachance, 1 Vernon Ln Po Box 365, Thompson, CT 06277
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 84122 , Serial Number: 17258342, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1969
    Registrant (Individual): James P Bonnette, 27 Lenbob Ave, Thompson, CT 06277


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 24
  • Hazardous Condition: 8
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Thompson


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

Businesses in Thompson, CT

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1


Thompson on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most bridges per 100,000 population (pop 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average snowfall in a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Social scientists and related workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Nonmetallic mineral products (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Media and communication equipment workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Paper (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents (pop 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
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