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Population in 2010: 3,578. Population change since 2000: -0.5%
 
Males: 1,773  (49.6%)
Females: 1,805  (50.4%)
Median resident age:  49.7 years
Connecticut median age:  39.2 years

Zip codes: 06794.

Estimated median household income in 2016: $89,327 (it was $65,288 in 2000)
Washington:

$89,327
CT:

$73,433

Estimated per capita income in 2016: $53,799 (it was $37,215 in 2000)

Washington town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $417,729 (it was $268,000 in 2000)
Washington:

$417,729
CT:

$274,600

Mean prices in 2016: All housing units: $316,897; Detached houses: $335,648; Townhouses or other attached units: $185,570; In 2-unit structures: $184,008; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $190,159; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $127,665; Mobile homes: $228,602; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $85,922

  • Races in Washington, CT (2010)

    Washington races chart
    • 3,34593.5%White alone
    • 1424.0%Hispanic
    • 371.0%Two or more races
    • 260.7%Asian alone
    • 200.6%Black alone
    • 50.1%Other race alone
    • 30.08%American Indian alone

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

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Washington: 138.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: English (22.9%), Irish (19.1%), German (14.5%), Italian (10.8%), United States (6.7%), Polish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/1779

Elevation: 693 feet

Land area: 38.2 square miles.

Population density: 94 people per square mile   (very low).

Washington,CT real estate house value index trend

Washington, Connecticut map

For population 25 years and over in Washington:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington town:

  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

285 residents are foreign born (3.5% Europe, 1.9% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).

This town:

7.9%
Connecticut:

10.9%

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

Washington town:  1.1% ($2,856)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
Washington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterbury, CT (16.0 miles , pop. 107,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (62.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: New Preston, CT (1.6 miles ), Bethlehem, CT (2.4 miles ), Bethlehem Village, CT (2.4 miles ), Morris, CT (2.5 miles ), Bantam borough, CT (2.5 miles ), Warren, CT (2.5 miles ), Roxbury, CT (2.6 miles ), New Milford, CT (2.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $216,600
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $216,800
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2005: 18 buildings, average cost: $417,600
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $417,600
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $643,800
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $310,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $1,022,100
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $2,640,100
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $1,340,800
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $267,000
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $691,800
  • 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $625,900

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 73.32 W

Area code: 860

Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

3.1%
Connecticut:

5.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2016 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (17%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Carpenters (4%)
  • Lawyers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Work and jobs in Washington: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Washington, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Washington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 22% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the Washington town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Washington-area historical earthquake activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 88% 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 167.3 miles away from the city 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, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 197.0 miles away from Washington 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 154.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 168.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.1 miles away from Washington 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 236.7 miles away from the city 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 Litchfield County (23) is a lot greater than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Washington topographic map

Birthplace of: Benjamin Foulois - First military aviator, John Wheeler Leavitt - Railroad executive, Orville H. Platt - Politician, Elisha Mitchell - Educator.

Hospitals and medical centers near Washington:

  • CANDLEWOOD VALLEY HEALTH AND R (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • NEW MILFORD VNA INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • VILLAGE CREST CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY LANE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • KENT, LTD, THE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KENT, CT)
  • ROSE HAVEN, LTD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LITCHFIELD, CT)

airports located in Washington:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:

  • Naugatuck Valley Community College (about 15 miles; Waterbury, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,491)
  • Post University (about 15 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 5,808)
  • University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (about 16 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 2,250)
  • Western Connecticut State University (about 19 miles; Danbury, CT; FT enrollment: 5,345)
  • Tunxis Community College (about 24 miles; Farmington, CT; FT enrollment: 2,787)
  • Quinnipiac University (about 28 miles; Hamden, CT; FT enrollment: 8,153)
  • Central Connecticut State University (about 29 miles; New Britain, CT; FT enrollment: 9,989)

Public high school in Washington:

Private high school in Washington:

  • RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL (Students: 318, Location: 201 ROMFORD RD, Grades: KG-9)

Public elementary/middle school in Washington:

  • WASHINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL (Location: 11 SCHOOL STREET, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Washington

Library in Washington:

  • GUNN MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $526,006; Location: 5 WYKEHAM RD.; 39,905 books; 274 e-books; 6,540 audio materials; 3,877 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 73 print serial subscriptions; 8 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Additional large private School in Washington, Connecticut is Rumsey-Hall, Romford Road. 302 Students, K-9.

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Notable locations in Washington: Washington Depot (A), Lake Wanamaug Country Club (B), The Clam Shell (C), Preston Hill (D), Washington Golf Course (E), Institute for American Indian Studies Research and Education Library (F), Gunn Memorial Museum (G), Gunn Memorial Library (H), Washington Ambulance Association (I), New Preston Fire Department (J), Washington Fire Marshal's Office (K), Washington Volunteer Fire Department (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Washington include: New Church (A), New Preston Congregational Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Romford Cemetery (1), Judea Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Lake Waramaug (A), Quist Pond (B), Wyant Pond (C), Ash Swamp (D), Poplar Swamp (E), Meeker Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mallory Brook (A), Bantam River (B), Bee Brook (C), Kirby Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Washington include: Mount Bushnell State Park (1), Mount Tom State Park (2), Bryan Plaza (3), New Preston Hill Historic District (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Institute for American Indian (Museums; Curtis Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Mayflower Inn (118 Woodbury Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

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

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

75

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.155. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.155
U.S.:

0.293

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.60
U.S.:

6.40

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.768. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.768
U.S.:

1.912

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 33.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.5
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 7.88. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.88
U.S.:

19.96

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 6.87. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.87
U.S.:

9.35
Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.4%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.6%
Whole state:  6.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.3%
Whole state:

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

1.2%
Whole state:

3.9%

People in group quarters in Washington in 2010:

  • 121 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 18 people in residential schools for people with disabilities
  • 13 people in college/university student housing

People in group quarters in Washington in 2000:

  • 100 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 52 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 17 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Educational Attainment (%) in 2000

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2000

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Connecticut average:

12.8

Washington travel time to work - commute Washington mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

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2016 Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Washington town (based on Litchfield County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,35430
Mainline Protestant20,68187
Evangelical Protestant4,48339
Other4,42016
Orthodox1752
Black Protestant1602
None109,654-
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: 43
Litchfield County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.9%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Litchfield County:

21.1%
Connecticut:

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

11.8%
State:

15.8%

4.29% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($55,683 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.29%
Connecticut average:

4.33%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($267 average AGI)
Litchfield County:

0.03%
Connecticut average:

0.06%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from New Haven County, CT  0.98% ($49,485 average AGI)
from Hartford County, CT  0.82% ($46,982)
from Fairfield County, CT  0.66% ($64,663)


4.87% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($50,634 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.87%
Connecticut average:

4.84%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($329 average AGI)
Litchfield County:

0.05%
Connecticut average:

0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to New Haven County, CT  0.88% ($43,857 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  0.85% ($48,773)
to Fairfield County, CT  0.56% ($56,958)

Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:

  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WATR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WATR, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFNW (1380 AM; 5 kW; NAUGATUCK, CT; Owner: CANDIDO DIAS CARRELO)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:

  • W218AV (91.5 FM; WARREN, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:

  • 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.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W12BH (Channel 12; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CONN.PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
Washington fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2014

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2014 (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Washington fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 47m154ftTotal length
  • $50,000Total costs
  • 335,280Total average daily traffic
  • 36,009Total average daily truck traffic
  • 167,641Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 151950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Washington, CT

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • WASHINGTON, 10-12 Blackville Road (Lat: 41.646528 Lon: -73.316056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 43.5 m, Call Sign: WQLB415
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.107 MHz, 155.122 MHzGrant Date: 11/20/2009, Expiration Date: 11/20/2019, Certifier: Joseph DelbuonoRegistrant: Northeastern Communications Inc., 7 Great Hill Rd, Naugatuck, CT 06770, Phone: (203) 575-9008, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N2BIE, Grant Date: 03/15/1994, Expiration Date: 03/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2006, Registrant: Xavier March, 12 Painted Ridge Rd, Washington, CT 06793
  • Call Sign: WA1PJY, Licensee ID: L00983809, Grant Date: 04/15/2006, Expiration Date: 06/12/2016, Registrant: John M Wyshynski, 74 Hinkle Rd, Washington, CT 06793

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52622 , Serial Number: 418, Year manufactured: 1940
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas R Bouton, Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT 06793
  • Aircraft: BOEING A75 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 57845 , Serial Number: 75-033, Year manufactured: 1937, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Walter L Johnson, 20 W Mountain Rd, Washington, CT 06793
  • Aircraft: MAULE MX-7-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 819MJ , Serial Number: 10015-C, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/1994
    Registrant (Individual): Walter L Iii Johnson, 20 W Mountain Rd, Washington, CT 06793

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

RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL (Population served: 398, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-02-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUN-02-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-09-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2005)
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
GUNNERY SCHOOL (Population served: 280, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-06-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAR-06-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-06-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAR-06-2014)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 7

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (82%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)

Washington compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Washington on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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