Putnam, Connecticut

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Living In Putnam, Connecticut
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  1. Overview - Life In Putnam
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Putnam
  3. Crime In Putnam
  4. Cost of Living In Putnam
  5. Gender In Putnam
  6. Household Income For Putnam
  7. Education In Putnam
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Putnam
About Putnam, Connecticut
Is Putnam, Connecticut a good place to live?
Putnam is a city in Connecticut state in USA with a population of 7138 residents.. The poverty rate of Putnam is 7.3%, which is 48% lower than national average. The typical household in Putnam earns $61411 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 40.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Putnam, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Putnam remained 6.1%, which is 30% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Putnam, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Putnam is 109, which is 9% higher than national average. Median home value in Putnam is $187100 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Putnam remained $61411, which is 9% lower than national average.
Population
7138
Unemployment
6.1%
30% NAT AVG.
Poverty
7.3%
48% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$187100
19% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$61411
9% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1020
12% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
109
9% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 16
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 13
People Earning < $50,000
40.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities85%

Diversity50%

Education60%

Commute80%

Is Putnam, Connecticut safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Putnam, Connecticut is 50% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Putnam is 42% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Putnam is 52% lower than national average. You have 1 in 340 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 81 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
109
Violent : 21
Property : 88
Total Crime
50% NAT. AVG.
33% STATE AVG.
1163.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
42% NAT. AVG.
23% STATE AVG.
224.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
52% NAT. AVG.
40% STATE AVG.
939.2 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Putnam
Violent crime
1 in 340
Property crime
1 in 81
Robbery
1 in 7138
Burglary
1 in 510
Assault
1 in 793
Car Theft
1 in 510
Putnam : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Connecticut 32 34 28 35 31
In USA 2124 2162 1657 2216 1149
Putnam : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Connecticut 11 22 33 12 1
In USA 1332 330 1025 1568 133

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Putnam
Connecticut
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 21 224.1 181.59 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.94 6.5
Robbery 1 10.7 57.15 73.9
Assault 9 96.1 103.8 279.7
Rape 11 117.3 16.7 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Putnam
 Connecticut
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 88 939.2 1565.08 1,958.2
Burglary 14 149.4 187.12 314.2
Larceny 60 640.3 1141.18 1,398
Car Theft 14 149.4 236.77 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Putnam Connecticut National Avg.
Services 117 121 100
Groceries 109 108 100
Health 109 112 100
Housing 91 138 100
Transportation 108 112 100
Utilities 127 134 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Putnam Connecticut Country
Female 52.6% 51.2% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 48.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Putnam Connecticut Country
Less than $10,000 7.6% 4.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 15.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.5% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12% 17.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 13.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Putnam Connecticut Country
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 39% 26% 27.0%
Other College 21% 17% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 13% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Putnam Connecticut Country
White 90.6% 66% 60.1%
African American 1% 9.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 4.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.5% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.2% 16.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity