Canaan, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 1,212.
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
Males: 687  (56.7%)
Females: 525  (43.3%)
Median resident age:

36.6 years
Connecticut median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 06018.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,514 (it was $30,438 in 2000)
Canaan:

$30,514
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,675 (it was $18,816 in 2000)

Canaan CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,614 (it was $116,800 in 2000)
Canaan:

$202,614
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

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,067.

March 2022 cost of living index in Canaan: 119.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 40.5%
(27.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 86.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 30.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Canaan, CT (2022)
    • 77557.1%White alone
    • 30222.2%Hispanic
    • 16712.3%Two or more races
    • 13810.2%Black alone

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



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Canaan, Connecticut as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Canaan is 396 to 1.


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Canaan, CT City Guides:

Ancestries: Italian (21.0%), Irish (10.4%), American (6.1%), British (5.4%), Danish (4.3%), French Canadian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1739

Elevation: 669 feet

Land area: 1.72 square miles.

Population density: 706 people per square mile   (low).

Canaan, Connecticut map

169 residents are foreign born (10.8% Latin America).

This place:

12.4%
Connecticut:

15.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,145 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,819 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bristol, CT (31.5 miles , pop. 60,062).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (86.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

North Canaan, CT (1.0 miles ),
Sheffield, MA (2.2 miles ),
Falls Village, CT (2.4 miles ),
Salisbury, CT (2.5 miles ),
New Marlborough, MA (2.6 miles ),
Southfield, MA (2.6 miles),
Lakeville, CT (2.7 miles ),
Norfolk, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.03 N, Longitude: 73.33 W

Area code: 860

Distribution of median household income in Canaan, CT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Canaan, CT in 2022
Canaan satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $187,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $132,600
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $392,200
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $387,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $184,800
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $146,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $151,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $79,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,200
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $77,600
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $219,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $65,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Canaan, CT residents
Average permit cost in Canaan, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Most common industries in Canaan, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Paper (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (35.9%)
  • Social assistance (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Private households (6.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Canaan, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (18.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Canaan, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Canaan, Connecticut average temperatures Canaan, Connecticut average precipitation Canaan, Connecticut humidity Canaan, Connecticut wind speed Canaan, Connecticut snowfall Canaan, Connecticut sunshine Canaan, 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 64.1. This is about average.

City:

64.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 2.27. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.27
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.109. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 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 14.6 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 9.49. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.86. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.86
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Canaan-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Canaan place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 16.7 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canaan-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 142.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 172.6 miles away from Canaan 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 171.0 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 134.2 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 375.3 miles away from Canaan center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 173.5 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 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).
Canaan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Canaan:

  • C R I HONEY HILL (25 HONEY HILL)
  • GEER MEM HLTH CTR (SOUTH CANAAN RD)
  • GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATIO (99 SOUTH CANAAN RD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canaan:

  • Westfield State University (about 29 miles; Westfield, MA; Full-time enrollment: 5,548)
  • Bard College (about 30 miles; Annandale-On-Hudson, NY; FT enrollment: 3,137)
  • Tunxis Community College (about 33 miles; Farmington, CT; FT enrollment: 2,787)
  • University of Hartford (about 36 miles; West Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 6,398)
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College (about 36 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 4,491)
  • University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (about 37 miles; Waterbury, CT; FT enrollment: 2,250)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 37 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)

Public elementary/middle school in Canaan:

See full list of schools located in Canaan

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The Library in Canaan is The Douglas Library
  • Nearest Catholic Church; St. Joseph Church, 4 Main Street, Canaan, Ct - Handicap accessible Catholic Cemeteries: St. Joseph Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Canaan St. Patrick Cemetery, Dublin Hill Road, Falls Village, Ct

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Canaan: North Canaan Town Hall (A), Douglas Library (B), Connecticut Railroad Historical Museum (C), C H Pease Museum (D), North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Canaan: Canaan United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: North Canaan Community Pool (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Blackberry River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Canaan include: Canaan Village Historic District (1), Eddy Field (2), Lawrence FIeld (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Fun Station (Amusement & Theme Parks; 27 Railroad Street).

Birthplace of: Robert DeMott - Writer, Steve Blass - Baseball player, Lemuel Roberts - Military historian, Hetty Burlingame Beatty - Artist, Margaret Russell - Magazine editor.

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 place:

2.1 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

49.7%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Canaan (2011 data):

  • People's United Bank: North Canaan Stop & Shop Branch at 11 East Main Street, branch established on 2006/06/15. 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
  • Salisbury Bank and Trust Company: The Canaan National Bank Branch at 100 Main Street, branch established on 1907/02/14. Info updated 2010/09/29: Bank assets: $608.2 mil, Deposits: $480.4 mil, headquarters in Lakeville, CT, positive income, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Canaan:

Marital status in Canaan, CT
  • Never married: 42.4%
  • Now married: 34.5%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in Canaan:

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
Connecticut average:

12.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Canaan
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canaan, 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
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%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.2%
Connecticut:

50.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

52.5%
Connecticut:

47.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Canaan:

21.6%
Connecticut:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.7%
Connecticut:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Canaan:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Canaan:

33.8%
Connecticut:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

59.8%
Connecticut:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.7%
State:

78.9%

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Strongest AM radio stations in Canaan:

  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKZE (1020 AM; daytime; 2 kW; SHARON, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WSBS (860 AM; 3 kW; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 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.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canaan:

  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WSGG (89.3 FM; NORFOLK, CT; Owner: REVIVAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W218AV (91.5 FM; WARREN, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Canaan:

  • 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)
  • Canaan, Connecticut
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:8
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Connecticut average
  • Fatal accident count4384
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents6385
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1875
  • Fatalities4720
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents10513
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents304
See more detailed statistics of Canaan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • (North Canaan) 34 Lower Rd (Lat: 42.014639 Lon: -73.326278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN833
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: John T Scott IiiRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Canaan, CT)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CHURCH HILL, Church Hill Lower Rd (Lat: 42.016194 Lon: -73.325944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WPNB755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 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:

  • TROOP B, Troop B 29 Ashley Falls Rd (Lat: 42.042861 Lon: -73.326500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPNB756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Canaan)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Canaan)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fire incidents - 35 took place in 2012, and the least - 4 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Canaan, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (70.4%), and Outside Fires (14.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Canaan, CT
    • 21270.4%Structure Fires
    • 4214.0%Outside Fires
    • 3010.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 175.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Canaan, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canaan, CT
  • 87.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Canaan, CT
  • 73.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.0%Electricity
  • 3.1%Wood


Canaan compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Canaan on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Barbados (population 500+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Brazil (population 500+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (population 500+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China (population 500+)"
  • #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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