Windham County

CT · Pop. 166,092 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Windham County is a mixed county in CT with a population of approximately 166,092.

$/Acre: $17,093

Property Tax: 2.14%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 306.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.14%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index124.7

Median Household Income$47,006

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,093

Median Home Price$893K

Acres for Sale2865

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,224 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K248

Property Crime /100K167

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak