ZIP Code 06415

Colchester is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. In 2010 Colchester became the first town in Connecticut, and the 36th in the country, to be certified with the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. The villages of Westchester and North Westchester are located within Colchester. The town center village, which was previously incorporated as a borough, is a census-designated place, with a population of 4,700 at the 2020 census. The area was part of the Mohegan territory at the time of European settlement. Several members of the Paugussett tribe currently reside in Colchester, where the tribe has a larger more recently acquired second 106-acre (0.43 km²) reservation. The Colchester Historical Society operates a local history museum in town. In 1708 Colchester re-joined Hartford county, and a second religious meeting house was built. On May 11, 1699 the town name was named and incorporated into the colony of New London. After Colchester Officially became a town the land was divided among the original settlers and their ancestors. Colchester is said to be named after Colchester, a borough and port in Essex, England, where many colonists had emigrated from, most notably, where Nathaniel's grandfather Nathaniel Foote was born. On March 31, 1661, the original settlement of Colchester was founded by Jeremy Adams upon a 340-acre area of land known as "Jerimiah's Farme". The land was given to Jeremy, by Uncas, Sachem of theMohegan tribe.

History

On March 31, 1661, the original settlement of Colchester, was founded by Jeremy Adams upon a 340-acre area of land known as "Jerimiah's Farme" The land was given to Jeremy, by Uncas, Sachem of the Mohegan tribe. Colchester stayed as a farming community not within a county's borders until 1698. On May 11, 1699, the town's principal founders, Nathaniel Foote, Samuel Northam and Michael Taintor asked the general court of Hartford for assistance with persons hindering the advancement of the settlement. On June 3, 1774, Stephen Goodwin wrote to the Hartford Courant that he had a runaway slave. The slave was named Jeffery and a reward was said to be given out if horse was found. In 1756 Colchester's population was 2,300 people. The first schoolmaster began operations in 1705, and a schoolhouse was finished in 1711. The cemetery later held people like Reverend John Bulkeley, Dr. John Watrous, Pierpont Bacon, and his wife, Abigail Bacon. On December 31, 1712, at a legal town meeting, Capt Gilbert Wyatt and Mr. Darnell Clark were Chosen, Selectmen. The constables were selected at the same meeting, being Joseph Chamberlain and Isaac Jones. The house was built in 1775 for Dr. Dudley Wright; the house was later sold in 1848 and lived in by Nathaniel Hayward. The lawn of this house is the most known for being one of two remaining sites associated with the Masonic Lodge.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.8 square miles (129 km²) of which 49.1 square miles is land and 0.7square miles (1.8 km²), or 1.49%, is water. Among the many waterways are the Salmon River, Jeremy River, and Dickinson Creek, which is spanned by the Lyman Viaduct. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Colchester has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. The town's principal communities are Colchester center, Golden Hill Paugussett Reservation, North Westchester, and Westchester. It is also home to the Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, which provides care for the elderly and terminally ill, as well as a number of other medical facilities. The Town of Colchester is located in New York state's Rockland County, which includes parts of New York, New Jersey, New York and New York City. It has a population of 1,827. It was founded in 1783. It became the first town in the United States to have a post office in 1788. The first post office opened in 1791. It closed in 1794.

Activities

Formerly an incorporated borough, the town center of Colchester is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. The Salmon River State Forest provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, and hunting. Retail stores and restaurants are located here. The walkable center includes a town green with a veterans' memorial. The town center is home to the Colchester Village Historic District, which is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and the National  Register of Landmarks and Sites of National Reservations and Places for the National Reconstructions and National Historical Institutions of the United States is located in the town's historic center. The Colchester Village Historic District is also on the U.S Recreation Institution and Site National Register of Historic Places and includes the Salmon River State Forest, which offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, hunting and other outdoor activities. The Colchester village Historic District also includes the historic Town Hall, which dates back to the 18th century. It is located on the edge of the Salmon River, which runs through the center of the town. In the town, there are many historic landmarks, including the Salmon River State Forest, which was established in the early 20th century. It was the first state park in New England.

Schools

Colchester has four schools: Colchester Elementary School (Pre K-2), Jack Jackter Intermediate School (Grades 35), William J. Johnston Middle School (grades 68) and Bacon Academy. Bacon Academy is a private school with grades 912 to 914. Colchester has a population of 2,000 people. It is located in the eastern part of the county. The town is located on the banks of the Little River, which runs through the center of the town. It was founded in 1858. It has a history of being part of New England. It also has a strong Jewish community. It had a population in the early 1900s. It now has a high school with 912 students and a middle school with 6,000 students. The city has a reputation for being a good place to live and raise a family. The population has grown in recent years, with a population increase of 1,000 in the last 10 years. The school district has had four students graduate from high school in the past five years. Its population is 2,200 people, the highest in the county, and it has a long history of education success. The district also has one of the highest percentages of high school grads in the state, at 912 out of 9,000. The average age of a student in Colchester is 18 years old, and the school has one student in the top 10 percent of its class. The highest grade point average is 912, with the highest being 912.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 14,551 people, 5,225 households, and 3,997 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 94.53% White, 2.37% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.32% from two or more races, and 1.75% from other races. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4. 8% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there are 94.4 males. The per capita income for the town is $24,038. About 6.1% of families and 2.7%. of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.5%. The median income for a household in the city was $64,807, and the median family income was $62,346. The town has a population of 5,407, and its population density is 296.6 inhabitants per square mile (114.5/km²) The town is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and is located near the border with Mexico.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut = 41.4. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 63. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 60. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Colchester = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 15,555 individuals with a median age of 37.2 age the population grows by 6.23% in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 310 residents per square mile of area (120/km²). There are average 2.74 people per household in the 5,547 households with an average household income of $84,148 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.30% of the available work force and has dropped -3.68% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.34%. The number of physicians in Colchester per 100,000 population = 211.1.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Colchester = 50.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 34.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 116. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 190. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 15.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 46, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut which are owned by the occupant = 74.51%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 27 years with median home cost = $213,940 and home appreciation of -5.05%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $15.98 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,490 per student. There are 15.6 students for each teacher in the school, 451 students for each Librarian and 464 students for each Counselor. 9.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 21.83% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 9.78% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).