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Population in 2010: 9,584.
Population change since 2000: +6.5%
 
Males: 4,686  (48.9%)
Females: 4,898  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06260.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,517 (it was $43,010 in 2000)
Putnam:

$70,517
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,933 (it was $20,597 in 2000)

Putnam town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $222,891 (it was $103,100 in 2000)
Putnam:

$222,891
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,250; detached houses: $283,786; townhouses or other attached units: $235,819; in 2-unit structures: $159,195; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $165,857; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $105,814; mobile homes: $180,020
March 2022 cost of living index in Putnam: 120.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Putnam, CT (2010)
    • 8,83392.2%White alone
    • 2822.9%Hispanic
    • 1831.9%Two or more races
    • 1151.2%Black alone
    • 941.0%Asian alone
    • 590.6%American Indian alone
    • 150.2%Other race alone
    • 30.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 23 registered sex offenders living in Putnam, Connecticut as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Putnam is 417 to 1.


Crime rates in Putnam 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)		1
(10.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		7
(74.9)		3
(31.3)		3
(31.2)		6
(62.6)		5
(52.8)		6
(63.6)		3
(32.0)		4
(42.9)		4
(43.0)		7
(75.1)		8
(85.3)		11
(117.4)		14
(149.7)		6
(64.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		5
(53.5)		3
(31.3)		2
(20.8)		3
(31.3)		2
(21.1)		8
(84.8)		5
(53.3)		3
(32.2)		3
(32.3)		1
(10.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(10.7)		1
(10.7)		2
(21.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		16
(171.3)		24
(250.4)		37
(385.3)		21
(219.0)		19
(200.8)		15
(159.0)		17
(181.3)		18
(192.9)		19
(204.5)		19
(203.8)		9
(96.0)		9
(96.1)		8
(85.5)		4
(43.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		34
(363.9)		32
(333.9)		32
(333.3)		51
(531.9)		29
(306.5)		31
(328.5)		22
(234.7)		20
(214.3)		24
(258.3)		21
(225.2)		9
(96.0)		14
(149.4)		12
(128.3)		10
(108.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		127
(1,359)		139
(1,450)		127
(1,323)		142
(1,481)		141
(1,490)		125
(1,325)		70
(746.7)		88
(943.1)		86
(925.4)		74
(793.6)		56
(597.4)		60
(640.3)		73
(780.4)		78
(843.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		8
(85.6)		5
(52.2)		6
(62.5)		7
(73.0)		7
(74.0)		8
(84.8)		1
(10.7)		5
(53.6)		6
(64.6)		4
(42.9)		7
(74.7)		14
(149.4)		6
(64.1)		2
(21.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(10.7)		6
(62.6)		2
(20.8)		3
(31.3)		3
(31.7)		1
(10.6)		2
(21.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(10.8)		1
(10.7)		2
(21.3)		1
(10.7)		2
(21.4)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index197.0170.1189.5205.6175.8190.9125.0139.5145.3155.0145.4164.4185.4110.1

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 Putnam, CT

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 20 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Putnam, CT City Guides:

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Ancestries: French (22.8%), French Canadian (19.5%), Irish (13.6%), English (11.8%), Polish (10.4%), Italian (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1855

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 20.3 square miles.

Population density: 472 people per square mile   (low).

Putnam, Connecticut map

303 residents are foreign born (2.3% Europe, 0.8% North America).

This town:

3.4%
Connecticut:

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

1.6% ($1,643)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cranston, RI (24.2 miles , pop. 79,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (49.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (126.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Putnam District, CT (1.2 miles ),
South Woodstock, CT (2.0 miles ),
North Grosvenor Dale, CT (2.2 miles ),
Thompson, CT (2.2 miles ),
Pomfret, CT (2.3 miles ),
Killingly, CT (2.5 miles ),
Woodstock, CT (2.7 miles ),
Danielson borough, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.91 N, Longitude: 71.88 W

Area code: 860

Distribution of median household income in Putnam, CT in 2022
Putnam satellite photo by USGS

Putnam tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $169,600
  • 2021: 16 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2020: 14 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2019: 14 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2018: 14 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2017: 14 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2016: 14 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $270,500
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $270,500
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $284,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2007: 24 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2006: 31 buildings, average cost: $111,700
  • 2005: 34 buildings, average cost: $112,100
  • 2004: 42 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 2003: 48 buildings, average cost: $108,000
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $90,700
  • 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $81,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Putnam, CT residents
Average permit cost in Putnam, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Putnam, CT
Historical housing units in Putnam, CT
Most common industries in Putnam, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Paper (4.4%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.4%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Putnam, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (2.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.6%)

Average climate in Putnam, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Putnam, Connecticut average temperatures Putnam, Connecticut average precipitation Putnam, Connecticut humidity Putnam, Connecticut wind speed Putnam, Connecticut snowfall Putnam, Connecticut sunshine Putnam, 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 2023 was 85.9. This is about average.

City:

85.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 10.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.370. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.370
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.00. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.00
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Putnam-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.6 miles away from the Putnam town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the town center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Putnam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 72% 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 188.1 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 201.6 miles away from Putnam 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 200.5 miles away from Putnam 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 110.7 miles away from Putnam center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from Putnam 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 210.9 miles away from Putnam 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 Windham County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Putnam topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Putnam:

  • DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 320 POMFRET STREET)
  • HOLY SPIRIT HEALTH CARE INC (72 CHURCH STREET)
  • MATULAITIS NURS HOME (RT 44 THURBER RD)
  • MATULAITIS NURSING HOME (10 THURBER RD)

Airports located in Putnam:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Putnam:

  • Bryant University (about 18 miles; Smithfield, RI; Full-time enrollment: 3,440)
  • University of Connecticut (about 21 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 22,037)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 22 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • Rhode Island College (about 23 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 7,189)
  • College of the Holy Cross (about 23 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 3,125)
  • Providence College (about 24 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 4,312)
  • Clark University (about 24 miles; Worcester, MA; FT enrollment: 3,687)

Public high schools in Putnam:

  • PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 316, Location: 152 WOODSTOCK AVENUE, Grades: 9-12)
  • HELPING HANDS (Location: 32 NEWPORT AVE, Grades: 12)

Private high school in Putnam:

  • PUTNAM SCIENCE ACADEMY (Students: 179, Location: 18 MAPLE ST, Grades: 9-12, Boys only)

Public elementary/middle schools in Putnam:

Private elementary/middle school in Putnam:

  • TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 43, Location: 250 E PUTNAM RD, Grades: KG-8)
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Library in Putnam:

  • PUTNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $422,409; Location: 225 KENNEDY DR.; 35,423 books; 18 e-books; 647 audio materials; 1,245 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 69 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Putnam: Putnam Fire Department (A), Putnam Public Library (B), Putnam Law Library (C), Putnam Emergency Medical Services (D), Putnam Fire Marshal's Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Churches in Putnam include: Assembly of God Church (A), Congregational Church of Putnam (B), Daughters of the Holy Spirit Church (C), Methodist Church of Putnam (D), Saint Marys Church (E), Saint Philips Episcopal Church (F), Sons of Zion Synagogue (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Grove Street Cemetery (1), Aspinwall Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Cargill Falls Reservoir (A), Quinebaug River Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Dam Tavern Brook (A), Little River (B), Wheatons Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Putnam: Murphy Recreation Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: King's Inn (5 Heritage Road), Kings Inn (5 Heritage Road).

Court: Putnam Town - Administrative Departments- Probate Court (126 Church Street).

Birthplace of: Brooke Brodack - Internet personality, Henry Breault - Navy Medal of Honor recipient, Jennifer O'Connor (musician) - Singer-songwriter, Bruce Boisclair - Baseball player, Candy LaChance - Baseball player, Richard Normand Langlois - Economist, Rollie Sheldon - Baseball player.

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

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

PUTNAM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY (Population served: 7,300, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-02-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-02-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-16-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2009)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2009)
  • MCL, Average - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Chlorite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2006)
  • MCL, Average - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Chlorite. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-20-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In AUG-2010. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2010)
MATULAITIS NURSING HOME (Population served: 254, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.7%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

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

3.3%
Whole state:

3.9%

People in group quarters in Putnam in 2010:

  • 116 people in residential schools for people with disabilities
  • 96 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 74 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 44 people in college/university student housing
  • 24 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 11 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 6 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 5 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
222 people in nursing homes in 2000
20 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Putnam (2011 data):

  • Putnam Bank: at 40 Main Street, branch established on 1862/07/12; Price Chopper Branch at 251 Kennedy Drive, branch established on 2006/08/15. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $468.1 mil, Deposits: $336.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 8 total offices
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Putnam Branch at 163 Providence Street, branch established on 2000/10/29. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • People's United Bank: Putnam Super Stop Shop Branch at 6 Providence Pike, Route 44, branch established on 1997/05/13. 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
  • Bank of America, National Association: Putnam Branch at 211 Kennedy Drive, branch established on 1964/11/12. 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
  • The Citizens National Bank: at 182 Main Street, branch established on 1924/11/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $340.5 mil, Deposits: $198.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Putnam:

Marital status in Putnam, CT
  • Never married: 28.5%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Putnam:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Putnam, CT (based on Windham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic41,70018
Mainline Protestant6,33039
Evangelical Protestant4,49537
Other1,11912
Orthodox2052
Black Protestant1801
None64,399-
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: 19
Windham County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Here:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 79
This county:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

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

8.0%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Windham County:

26.6%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.7%
Connecticut:

15.8%
Businesses in Putnam, CT
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1RadioShack1
CVS1Rite Aid2
Chevrolet1Sears1
Curves1Sprint Nextel1
DHL1Stop & Shop1
Dunkin Donuts3T-Mobile2
FedEx2True Value1
Ford1U-Haul1
GNC1UPS4
GameStop1Walmart1
H&R Block1Wendy's1
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Putnam:

  • WINY (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUTNAM, CT; Owner: OSBREY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRNI (1290 AM; 10 kW; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WRNI FOUNDATION)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Putnam:

  • WBVC (91.1 FM; POMFRET, CT; Owner: POMFRET SCHOOL)
  • WWFX (100.1 FM; SOUTHBRIDGE, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WORC-FM (98.9 FM; WEBSTER, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSRS (96.1 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWKX (106.3 FM; WOONSOCKET, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYCM (90.1 FM; CHARLTON, MA; Owner: BAY PATH VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WPRO-FM (92.3 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWLI (105.1 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Putnam:

  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WCRN-LP (Channel 34; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Putnam: Henry Breault.

Putnam fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Putnam fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 38Number of bridges
  • 262ft / 80.1mTotal length
  • $6,869,000Total costs
  • 320,628Total average daily traffic
  • 32,106Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Putnam, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 191960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Putnam, CT

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Putnam)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • RICHMOND HILL TANK, Richmond Road (Lat: 41.913306 Lon: -71.924611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WQYX941,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2017, Expiration Date: 02/27/2027, Certifier: Bob Cambell, Registrant: D&r Communications, LLC, 15 Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570, Phone: (508) 943-9595, Fax: (508) 943-2676, Email:

  • FIRE STATION, 189 Church St (Lat: 41.921000 Lon: -71.909722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQYX953,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17845.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2017, Expiration Date: 02/27/2027, Certifier: Bob Cambell, Registrant: D&r Communications, LLC, 15 Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570, Phone: (508) 943-9595, Fax: (508) 943-2676, Email:

  • 45 Pompfret Street (Lat: 41.915639 Lon: -71.874500), Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WLE907, Licensee ID: L00029802,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.875 MHz, 947.125 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/1989, Expiration Date: 04/01/2030, Registrant: Osbrey Broadcasting Company, Attn: Gary Osbrey P.O. Box 231, Putnam, CT 06260


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Putnam)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Putnam)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 45. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 64 took place in 2007, and the least - 23 in 2017. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Putnam, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.0%), and Outside Fires (32.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Putnam, CT
    • 29639.0%Structure Fires
    • 25032.9%Outside Fires
    • 11314.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10013.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Putnam, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Putnam, CT
  • 72.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.3%Utility gas
  • 10.6%Electricity
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Putnam, CT
  • 38.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 34.5%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity
  • 8.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Wood


Putnam compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below 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.
  • 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.

Putnam on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: office supplies and stationery stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: office supplies and stationery stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: child care workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other construction workers and helpers (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: plant and system operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: architects, surveyors, and cartographers (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: metal workers and plastic workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: food (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 (06260) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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