Winchester, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 11,242.
Population change since 2000: +5.4%
 
Males: 5,536  (49.2%)
Females: 5,706  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06098.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,519 (it was $46,671 in 2000)
Winchester:

$76,519
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,505 (it was $22,589 in 2000)

Winchester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $273,696 (it was $126,600 in 2000)
Winchester:

$273,696
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $429,743; detached houses: $455,293; townhouses or other attached units: $232,674; in 2-unit structures: $242,050; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $229,634; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,162; mobile homes: $243,504; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $127,144
March 2022 cost of living index in Winchester: 141.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Winchester, CT (2010)
    • 10,23091.0%White alone
    • 5835.2%Hispanic
    • 1661.5%Two or more races
    • 1361.2%Black alone
    • 1020.9%Asian alone
    • 150.1%American Indian alone
    • 90.08%Other race alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Winchester, Connecticut as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Winchester is 11,242 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Winchester by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(37.3)
3
(26.7)
4
(35.5)
2
(17.8)
3
(27.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(27.6)
2
(18.6)
7
(65.6)
7
(65.6)
3
(28.3)
2
(19.0)
1
(9.5)
2
(19.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(28.0)
3
(26.7)
1
(8.9)
4
(35.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(37.2)
2
(18.7)
1
(9.4)
3
(28.3)
3
(28.5)
1
(9.5)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
16
(149.2)
16
(142.3)
6
(53.3)
9
(80.3)
11
(99.8)
8
(73.0)
3
(27.6)
1
(9.3)
2
(18.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.5)
1
(9.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
60
(559.6)
69
(613.8)
65
(577.1)
81
(722.9)
36
(326.7)
31
(282.8)
55
(506.7)
47
(437.2)
18
(168.6)
21
(196.8)
24
(226.7)
21
(199.3)
5
(47.7)
5
(49.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
147
(1,371)
138
(1,228)
150
(1,332)
161
(1,437)
150
(1,361)
114
(1,040)
190
(1,750)
138
(1,284)
99
(927.2)
67
(628.0)
56
(529.1)
93
(882.7)
65
(620.2)
50
(490.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
8
(74.6)
13
(115.6)
8
(71.0)
11
(98.2)
6
(54.5)
15
(136.9)
10
(92.1)
7
(65.1)
4
(37.5)
9
(84.4)
5
(47.2)
9
(85.4)
10
(95.4)
12
(117.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(9.3)
2
(17.8)
4
(35.5)
1
(8.9)
1
(9.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(18.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(19.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.8)
City-Data.com crime index168.1159.1141.1157.0123.487.0140.5115.1113.7100.973.979.848.250.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Winchester, CT

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 21 (20 officers - 17 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.91
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Ancestries: Italian (20.8%), Irish (18.9%), English (14.3%), French (13.4%), German (13.4%), Polish (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1771

Land area: 32.3 square miles.

Population density: 348 people per square mile   (very low).

643 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 2.0% Latin America, 1.0% Asia, 0.6% North America).

This town:

6.0%
Connecticut:

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

2.0% ($2,571)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bristol, CT (18.5 miles , pop. 60,062).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (84.9 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (85.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Winsted, CT (0.9 miles ),
Colebrook, CT (2.2 miles ),
Barkhamsted, CT (2.3 miles ),
New Hartford, CT (2.5 miles ),
New Hartford Center, CT (2.5 miles ),
Norfolk, CT (2.7 miles ),
Torrington, CT (2.8 miles ),
Hartland, CT (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.92 N, Longitude: 73.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Winchester, CT in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $310,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $900,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $900,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $159,000
  • 2013: 27 buildings, average cost: $74,300
  • 2012: 34 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $313,600
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $247,300
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $268,600
  • 2007: 23 buildings, average cost: $174,900
  • 2006: 26 buildings, average cost: $314,500
  • 2005: 35 buildings, average cost: $163,200
  • 2004: 29 buildings, average cost: $179,600
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2002: 27 buildings, average cost: $181,300
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $124,600
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $125,900
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $110,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Winchester, CT residents
Average permit cost in Winchester, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Winchester, CT
Historical housing units in Winchester, CT
Most common industries in Winchester, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.4%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Social assistance (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Winchester, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.0%)

Average climate in Winchester, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Winchester, Connecticut average temperatures Winchester, Connecticut average precipitation Winchester, Connecticut humidity Winchester, Connecticut wind speed Winchester, Connecticut snowfall Winchester, Connecticut sunshine Winchester, Connecticut clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.9. This is about average.

City:

72.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.197. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.197
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.109. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.109
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.51. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.51
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Winchester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Winchester town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 tornado 21.5 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Winchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 69% 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 154.1 miles away from Winchester center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 181.6 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) earthquake occurred 180.1 miles away from the city 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 132.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 169.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 378.5 miles away from Winchester 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 greater than the US average (15).
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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Winchester:

  • C R I BOYD STREET (Hospital, about 1 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • HIGHLAND ACRES R H (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • LAUREL HILL HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • FOOTHILLS VN HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • FOOTHILLS VISITING NURSE AND H (Hospital, about 1 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • C R I - SPENCER HILL ROAD (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WINSTED, CT)
  • VALERIE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; TORRINGTON, CT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Winchester:

  • Tunxis Community College (about 19 miles; Farmington, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
  • Westfield State University (about 21 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 5,548)
  • University of Hartford (about 21 miles; West Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 6,398)
  • Central Connecticut State University (about 23 miles; New Britain, CT; FT enrollment: 9,989)
  • Capital Community College (about 24 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,609)
  • Trinity College (about 24 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,355)
  • University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (about 26 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 2,250)

Library in Winchester:

  • BEARDSLEY & MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $309,980; Location: 40 MUNRO PLACE; 54,372 books; 18 e-books; 1,419 audio materials; 986 video materials; 5 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 103 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Winchester: Camp Wahanda (A), Camp Wabigoon (B), Camp Wa-nee (C), Camp Delaware (D), Camp Berger (E), Highland Lake Club (F), Laurel Crest Campground (G), Green Woods Country Club (H), Northwestern Connecticut Community College Library (I), Beardsley Memorial Library (J), Winsted Area Ambulance Association (K), Winchester Center Fire Department (L), Winsted Fire Department Cascade Engine Company 3 and 4 (M), Winsted Fire Department Union Engine Company 1 (N), Winsted Fire Department Headquarters (O), Winsted Fire Marshal's Office (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Rowley Park Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Winchester include: Church of Christ Baptist Church (A), Faith Bible Church (B), First Church of Winsted (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old North Road Burying Ground (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2), Danbury Quarter Cemetery (3), Winchester Cemetery (4), Hurlbut Cemetery (5), Forest View Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Crystal Lake (A), Rowley Pond (B), Hurlbut Pond (C), Park Pond (D), Silas Hall Pond (E), Highland Lake (F), Sucker Brook Reservoir (G), Mad River Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mad River (A), Mill Brook (B), Rugg Brook (C), Colebrook Brook (D), Fox Brook (E), Taylor Brook (F), Indian Meadow Brook (G), Sucker Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Winchester include: Club Island Park (1), Platt Hill State Park (2), Laurel Park (3). Display/hide their locations 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
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.8%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

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

1.7%
Whole state:

3.9%

People in group quarters in Winchester in 2010:

  • 79 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 14 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 6 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 3 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in Winchester in 2000:

  • 70 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in religious group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Winchester:

Marital status in Winchester, CT
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Winchester:

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Winchester, CT (based on Litchfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
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
Here:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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
This county:

11.07 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

6.9%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.1%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.8%
Connecticut:

15.8%

Strongest AM radio stations in Winchester:

  • 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.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLAT (910 AM; 5 kW; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW BRITAIN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WSNG (610 AM; 1 kW; TORRINGTON, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; 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.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Winchester:

  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WAPJ (89.9 FM; TORRINGTON, CT; Owner: NUTMEG CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS, INC.)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WZBG (97.3 FM; LITCHFIELD, CT; Owner: LOCAL GIRLS & BOYS B/CASTING CORP.)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • W218AV (91.5 FM; WARREN, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSGG (89.3 FM; NORFOLK, CT; Owner: REVIVAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Winchester:

  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WMLD-LP (Channel 6; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: HARVARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 210ft / 64.1mTotal length
  • $8,649,000Total costs
  • 155,060Total average daily traffic
  • 10,017Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Winchester, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 51940-1949
  • 111950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Winchester, CT

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 15 Oakdale Ave (Lat: 41.921639 Lon: -73.049389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN589
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: David C JatlowRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Platt Hill Rd (Lat: 41.899528 Lon: -73.114000), Call Sign: KUZ973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.6800 MHz, 44.9200 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/26/2031, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, Dept Of Energy And Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106, Phone: (860) 424-3185, Fax: (860) 424-4069, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WINCHESTER, 746 Winchester Rd (Lat: 41.923972 Lon: -73.170667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPNB750,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2021, Expiration Date: 12/03/2031, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8080, Fax: (860) 685-8362, Email:

  • WINCHESTER, 746 Winchester Rd (Lat: 41.923972 Lon: -73.170667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPSP298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6615.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2021, Expiration Date: 07/02/2031, Certifier: Michael A Stemmler, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8080, Fax: (860) 685-8362, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N1CLZ, Previous Call Sign: KA1HYB, Licensee ID: L00590185, Grant Date: 11/07/2002, Expiration Date: 12/29/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2014, Registrant: Allan W Buttrick Jr, 124 Huntington Rd, Winchester, CT 06098

  • Call Sign: KB1GDU, Licensee ID: L00313962, Grant Date: 01/12/2001, Expiration Date: 01/12/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/15/2013, Certifier: John M Hebert, Registrant: John M Hebert, 101 Laurel Way, Winchester, CT 06098

  • Call Sign: KB1GDY, Licensee ID: L00314820, Grant Date: 01/16/2001, Expiration Date: 01/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/17/2013, Certifier: Isaac B Hebert, Registrant: Isaac B Hebert, 101 Laurel Way, Winchester, CT 06094

  • Call Sign: KB1RRK, Licensee ID: L01459248, Grant Date: 10/19/2018, Expiration Date: 01/16/2029, Certifier: Daniel T Butler, Registrant: Daniel T Butler, 110 West Rd, Winchester, CT 06098

  • Call Sign: KC1GDT, Licensee ID: L02045002, Grant Date: 08/12/2016, Expiration Date: 08/12/2026, Certifier: Jason E Hermenau, Registrant: Jason E Hermenau, 325 Colebrook Road, Winchester, CT 06098


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Winchester, CT
  • 62.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.8%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Electricity
  • 4.0%Wood
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Winchester, CT
  • 41.5%Utility gas
  • 38.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.4%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Wood


Winchester compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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 below state average.

Winchester on our top lists:

  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: special education teachers (population 5,000+)"
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  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2002 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
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  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: private households (population 5,000+)"
  • #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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