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New London County

Population in July 2009: 18,897. Population change since 2000: -1.3%
 

Males: 9,058  (47.9%)
Females: 9,839  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  41.7 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06385, 06386.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $70,989 (it was $56,047 in 2000)
Waterford:

$70,989
Connecticut:

$67,034
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $35,069

Waterford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $284,974 (it was $150,400 in 2000)
Waterford:

$284,974
Connecticut:

$291,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $343,497; Detached houses: $360,284; Townhouses or other attached units: $217,822; In 2-unit structures: $267,584; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $156,288; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $180,979; Mobile homes: $61,645
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Waterford races chart
  • White alone - 17,437 (91.0%)
  • Asian alone - 480 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic - 459 (2.4%)
  • Black alone - 403 (2.1%)
  • Two or more races - 273 (1.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 78 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 19 (0.10%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 3 (0.02%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Waterford: 109.8 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Irish (23.4%), Italian (20.9%), English (16.6%), German (10.2%), Polish (7.8%), French (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1801

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 32.8 square miles.

Population density: 577 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Waterford:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Waterford town:

  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

1,198 residents are foreign born (2.7% Europe, 1.7% Asia, 0.9% Latin America, 0.7% North America).

This town:  6.3%
Connecticut:  10.9%



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Waterford, Connecticut as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Waterford to the number of sex offenders is 2,100 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.


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

Waterford town:  0.9% ($1,341)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, CT (35.3 miles , pop. 54,740).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Brookhaven, NY (55.9 miles , pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (96.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Central Waterford, CT (0.9 miles ), New London, CT (1.4 miles ), Niantic, CT (1.9 miles ), Groton, CT (1.9 miles ), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT (2.0 miles ), East Lyme, CT (2.0 miles ), Long Hill, CT (2.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 76 buildings, average cost: $100,100
  • 1998: 73 buildings, average cost: $137,300
  • 1999: 70 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2000: 69 buildings, average cost: $141,600
  • 2001: 96 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2002: 68 buildings, average cost: $179,500
  • 2003: 48 buildings, average cost: $218,200
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $215,700
  • 2005: 56 buildings, average cost: $198,200
  • 2006: 38 buildings, average cost: $259,400
  • 2007: 64 buildings, average cost: $238,400
  • 2008: 27 buildings, average cost: $290,400
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $339,400
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $241,000
  • 2011: 14 buildings, average cost: $219,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.36 N, Longitude: 72.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Waterford household income distribution Waterford home values distribution


 

Crime in Waterford by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 100001000000
per 100,000 5.60.00.00.00.05.20.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 343484344341
per 100,000 16.721.615.620.641.820.915.921.321.316.020.95.1
Robberies 13581410810761051
per 100,000 72.427.041.571.952.241.852.937.331.953.226.15.1
Assaults 142819113332242648383950
per 100,000 77.9151.398.656.5172.4167.3126.9138.4255.5202.0203.5255.7
Burglaries 768568625369455450515746
per 100,000 423.1459.4353.0318.6276.8360.8238.0287.5266.1271.2297.5235.3
Thefts 524572511511539583453487432542435434
per 100,000 2917.43091.72652.92625.82815.43048.22395.62593.22299.32881.82270.22219.6
Auto thefts 212831241226141614945
per 100,000 116.9151.3160.9123.362.7135.974.085.274.547.920.925.6
Arson 050303301030
per 100,000 0.027.00.015.40.015.715.90.05.30.015.70.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 221.8228.1192.1190.2225.0235.9175.8190.3198.2211.3182.1167.3

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 54 (47 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.40
Connecticut average:

2.33

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

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.1%
Connecticut:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (12%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

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

Average climate in Waterford, Connecticut

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Tornado activity:

Waterford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.4 miles away from the Waterford town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Waterford-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 91% 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 68.8 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 62.2 miles away from Waterford 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 69.5 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 52.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from Waterford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New London County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

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

Birthplace of: Billy Gardner - Baseball player and coach, Richard Primus - Rhodes scholar.

Main business address for: WATERFORD GAMING LLC (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION).


Hospitals/medical centers near Waterford:

  • SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 35 miles away; SOUTHAMPTON, NY)
  • EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 40 miles away; GREENPORT, NY)
  • PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 40 miles away; RIVERHEAD, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Waterford, CT

Amtrak stations near Waterford:

  • 3 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station

Nuclear power plants:

  • Millstone 1. General Electric Co.Ebasco. General Electric Co.Northeast Utilities. Boiling Water Reactor (BWR). Net Output: 660 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 10/1970. Commercial start: 03/1971..
  • Millstone 2. General Electric Co.Bechtel Corp.Combustion Engineering. Inc.Northeast Utilities. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR). Net Output: 875 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 10/1975. Commercial start: 12/1975..
  • Millstone 3. General Electric Co.Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.Westinghouse Electric Corp.Northeast Utilities. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR). Net Output: 1149 MWe. Operable. Initial criticality: 01/1986. Commercial start: 04/1986..

Local government website: www.waterfordct.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waterford:

  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 26 miles; Willimantic, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,426)
  • Wesleyan University (about 31 miles; Middletown, CT; FT enrollment: 2,968)
  • University of Connecticut (about 32 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 21,191)
  • University of Rhode Island (about 33 miles; Kingston, RI; FT enrollment: 13,438)
  • Manchester Community College (about 36 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 3,430)
  • Trinity College (about 40 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • Central Connecticut State University (about 40 miles; New Britain, CT; FT enrollment: 8,423)

Public high school in Waterford:

Private high school in Waterford:

  • BAPTIST BIBLE ACADEMY (Students: 47; Location: 1144 HARTFORD RD; Grades: 1 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Waterford:

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Library in Waterford:

  • WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,304,428; Location: 49 ROPE FERRY RD.; 78,021 books; 3,609 audio materials; 2,968 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 125 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Waterford: Old Barry Farm (A), Waterford Historical Society Colonial Village (B), Waterford Industrial Triangle Park (C), Waterford Municipal Complex (D), Camp Waterford (E), Best View (F), Bartlett Corners (G), New London Country Club (H), Sportsman Club (I), Stenger Farm (J), Waterford Fire Marshal's Office (K), Quaker Hill Fire Company 2 (L), Oswegatchie Fire Company 4 (M), Goshen Fire Department Station 3 (N), Jordan Fire Company Station 1 (O), Waterford Town Hall (P), Waterford Public Library (Q), Thames Science Center (R), Millstone Energy Center (S), Liebling Wood Library (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Cross Roads Center Shopping Center (1), Crystal Mall Shopping Center (2), Waterfall Shopping Center (3), Waterford Shopping Plaza Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Waterford include: Waterford Church (A), Gilead Church (B), Cathedral Chapel of Christ (C), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (D), Crossroads Presbyterian Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), Friends Religious Society (G), Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (H), Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rogers Cemetery (1), Lakes Pond Cemetery (2), Congregation Ohave Sholem Cemetery (3), Union Cemetery (4), Jordan Cemetery (5), Great Neck Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lake Cuheca (A), Goshen Cove (B), Smith Cove (C), Banks Pond (D), Perry Pond (E), Brandegee Lake (F), Lake Konomoc (G), Perry Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Nevins Brook (A), Oil Mill Brook (B), Polly Brook (C), Lakes Pond Brook (D), Hunts Brook (E), Church Brook (F), Green Swamp Brook (G), Willys Meadow Brook (H), Stony Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Waterford include: Babe Ruth Field (1), Jordan Green (2), Jordan Village Historic District (3), Leary Park (4), Cohanzie Park (5), Little League Fields South (6), Lyman Allen Park (7), Marilyn Road Park (8), North Road Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Kiddie Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Blue Anchor Motel (563 Boston Post Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Rodeway Inn Waterford (211 Parkway North) (1), Blue Anchor Motel (563 Boston Post Road) (2), Camp View Motor Court (334 Rope Ferry Road) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Waterford Town - Administrative Departments- Town Hall- Probate Court (15 Rope Ferry) (1), Connecticut State - Judicial Branch- Geographical Areas Ga Criminal-Motor Vehicle- (978 Hartford Turnpike) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
New London County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.1. This is about average.
City:

30.1
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 14.4. This is significantly better than average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
City:

14.4
U.S.:

24.6
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.62
U.S.:

9.59

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

WONDER BREAD THRIFT SHOP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  69.2%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

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

4.3%
Whole state:

7.9%

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

2.4%
Whole state:

3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Waterford, CT

People in group quarters in Waterford:

  • 535 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 364 people in nursing homes
  • 46 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 20 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

Waterford 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.


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Banks with branches in Waterford (2011 data):

  • Liberty Bank: Quaker Hill Branch at Route 32, branch established on 1978/01/20; Waterford Branch at 165 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1963/04/19. Info updated 2011/01/06: Bank assets: $3,394.1 mil, Deposits: $2,747.0 mil, headquarters in Middletown, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices
  • People's United Bank: Waterford Stop & Shop Branch at 117 Boston Post Rd, branch established on 1997/06/01; Broad Street Branch at 716 Broad Street Extension, branch established on 1985/08/19. 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
  • Chelsea Groton Bank: Waterford Branch at 157 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1997/01/13. Info updated 2010/06/21: Bank assets: $836.6 mil, Deposits: $688.4 mil, headquarters in Norwich, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 14 total offices
  • Bank of America, National Association: Waterford Branch at 68 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1977/07/11. 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
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Waterford Branch at 117 Boston Post Road, branch established on 1964/09/14. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Waterford Branch at 124 Boston Post Road, branch established on 2006/10/16. 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

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Waterford, Connecticut:

  • Springhill Suites By Marriott, 401 North Frontage Rd, Waterford, CT 06385 , Phone: (888) 287-9400, Fax: (860) 439-0151
  • Roeway Inn, 211 Parkway N, Waterford, CT 06385 , Phone: (860) 442-7227, Fax: (860) 442-9667
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Waterford, Connecticut

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (71%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in New London County Connecticut:


2008 Presidential Election results in New London County Connecticut:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Waterford (based on New London County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 45.41%
Here45.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchJewish
Adherents68.5%5.8%5.5%4.2%3.5%
Congregations19.5%11.8%11.2%6.5%4.1%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.5%1.3%1.1%1.0%6.7%
Congregations7.1%7.1%1.8%5.3%25.4%
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: 48
New London County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 36
New London County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
Here:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 264
Here:

10.01 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

7.6%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
New London County:

22.4%
State:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.5%
Connecticut:

15.8%

6.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,406 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.16%
Connecticut average:

5.12%

0.29% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,547 average AGI)
New London County:

0.29%
Connecticut average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Windham County, CT  0.55% ($34,428 average AGI)
from Hartford County, CT  0.44% ($58,618)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.38% ($52,650)


6.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.79%
Connecticut average:

5.64%

0.21% of residents moved to foreign countries ($953 average AGI)
New London County:

0.21%
Connecticut average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Windham County, CT  0.59% ($36,914 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  0.38% ($45,089)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.34% ($52,016)

Strongest AM radio stations in Waterford:

  • WSUB (980 AM; 1 kW; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLIS (1420 AM; 5 kW; OLD SAYBROOK, CT; Owner: CROSSROADS COMM. OLD SAYBROOK, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waterford:

  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, 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)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W227AJ (93.3 FM; NORTHFORD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Waterford:

  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • 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)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


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


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 28
Total length: 96 meters (315ft)
Total costs: $44,000
Total average daily traffic: 605,888
Total average daily truck traffic: 59,012

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 13
  • 1960-1969: 3
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 4
  • 2000-2010: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Waterford, CT

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Waterford)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, Myrock Ave (Lat: 41.335639 Lon: -72.115333), Structure height: 13.1 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WNTP496
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.250 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/1993, Expiration Date: 01/29/1998
    Registrant: Phone: (203) 665-6748
  • STATION, Cpf Bldg Millstone (Lat: 41.310361 Lon: -72.167556), Structure height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WNTP497
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/1993, Expiration Date: 01/29/1998
    Registrant: Phone: (203) 665-6748
  • STATION, Millstone Rd (Lat: 41.310083 Lon: -72.168111), Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 25.6 m, Call Sign: WGX607
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/28/2008, Expiration Date: 03/18/2018
    Registrant: Northeast Utilities Service Company, Hartford, CT 06141-0270, Phone: (860) 665-3822, Fax: (860) 665-5585, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • Rt. 156, Millstone Power Plant (Lat: 41.309722 Lon: -72.168889), Type: Bant, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: KNKM829, Licensee ID: L01422065
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.862 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2008, Expiration Date: 07/01/2018, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley
    Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr. #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0000, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:
  • Miner Lane (Lat: 41.329000 Lon: -72.124528), 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 Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • 15 First St (Lat: 41.326500 Lon: -72.175917), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQB527, Licensee ID: L00999499
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 2.08040 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 156.975 MHz, 6.22540 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/12/2005, Expiration Date: 05/25/2015
    Registrant: Capt Johns Sport Fishing Center Inc, 15 First St, Waterford, CT 06385, Phone: (860) 443-7259
  • Millstone Pt, Environmental Lab (Lat: 41.310111 Lon: -72.162306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WRV568
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 157.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/30/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015
    Registrant: Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 8th And Main - 5th Floor, Richmond, VA 23261, Phone: (804) 775-5906, Fax: (804) 771-6570, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

90 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Waterford)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Waterford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 83
  • Hazardous Condition: 96
  • Service Call: 14
  • Good Intent Call: 7

Incident types - Waterford


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

Most common first names in Waterford, CT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary41882.3 years
John37275.4 years
William29475.1 years
Robert20271.6 years
Helen20080.6 years
George19476.3 years
Joseph19478.5 years
James16474.0 years
Margaret15682.5 years
Anna15483.6 years
Most common last names in Waterford, CT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith13276.7 years
Brown7477.7 years
Johnson7079.3 years
Murphy4678.2 years
Perkins4277.0 years
Clark4277.8 years
Sullivan4075.2 years
Phillips3682.0 years
Perry3677.2 years
Miller3478.2 years
Businesses in Waterford, CT
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1La-Z-Boy2
Abercrombie & Fitch1Lane Bryant1
Aeropostale1Lane Furniture1
American Eagle Outfitters1LensCrafters1
Ann Taylor1Lowe's1
Bakers1Macy's1
Bath & Body Works1Marriott1
Bed Bath & Beyond1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Brookstone1McDonald's2
Burger King1Men's Wearhouse1
CVS1Motherhood Maternity2
Catherines1New Balance2
Charlotte Russe1New York & Co1
Chico's1Nike6
Cold Stone Creamery1Old Navy1
Coldwater Creek1Olive Garden1
Curves1Pac Sun1
Dairy Queen1Panera Bread1
Deb1Payless1
Dunkin Donuts4Pier 1 Imports1
Express1RadioShack1
FedEx4Raymour & Flanigan1
Finish Line1Rite Aid1
Foot Locker1Rodeway Inn1
Forever 211Ruby Tuesday1
Fredericks Of Hollywood1Sears2
GNC1Spencer Gifts1
GameStop2Sprint Nextel2
Gap1Subway2
Gymboree1T-Mobile5
H&M1Talbots1
H&R Block1Target1
Hollister Co.1Toys"R"Us2
Home Depot1UPS4
Hot Topic1Vans3
JCPenney1Verizon Wireless4
JoS. A. Bank1Victoria's Secret1
Jones New York4Walmart1
Journeys1Wendy's1
Kincaid1Wet Seal1
Browse common businesses in Waterford, CT


Waterford on our top lists:

  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Utilities (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Chemicals (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Utilities (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 (06385) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Greek first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that had a sunburn in the past 12 months"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Qin Guo (7)
  • Bertrand L. Chenard (7)
  • Jonathan Rowe (5)
  • Lei Zhang (4)
  • Xiaojing Yang (4)
  • Jaymin C. Shah (3)
  • Jun Xiao (3)
  • Yuhpyng L. Chen (3)
  • Noha S. Maklad (3)
  • Frank C. Sciavolino (3)

Total of 83 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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