Arah Phelps Inn · National Register of Historic Places
Colebrook’s story
247 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1812.
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1779Colebrook is settled
Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,388
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$401K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$111K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Jobs based here
577
Balanced
Is Colebrook a good place to live?
The best of Colebrook’s subject grades are an A for health and an A+ for history; the weakest is a C for cost of living. Among 156 Connecticut towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Colebrook. 24% of the land in Colebrook is conserved, above both the Connecticut town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Colebrook Reservoir Watershed Reserve Land, 4,241 acres with 10.7 miles of trail. Colebrook has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Colebrook stand out
Where Colebrook beats most towns.
How Colebrook grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Connecticut), ordered by how far Colebrook is from typical.
HealthCharlotte Hungerford Hospital 15.3 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$111K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Colebrook: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colebrook, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressDay by addressTown site
SchoolsColebrook School DistrictRegion School District 072 districts serve Colebrook; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Connecticut you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereColebrook Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2019
ZIP code0602106021 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Colebrook.
HealthA
Residents of Colebrook are healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Colebrook beats the Connecticut average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 29% of Colebrook adults feel lonely, against 31% in Connecticut’s towns and 33% across U.S. towns. 28% of Colebrook adults have obesity.
85%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Colebrook | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 81% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
9 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Colebrook | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 10% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 8.5% |
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
Colebrook’s schools rank ahead of 71% of Connecticut districts
Its public schools are run by the Colebrook School District. Its one school is below.
71%of CT districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Consolidated SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 61 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CT on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers 23.7% of Colebrook
48 miles of trail in 13 parks and preserves. Colebrook’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile.
23.7%conserved
23.7%
conserved · 4,970 of 20,946 acres
48 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Norbrook Farm | 14.8 mi | 410 |
| 2. Colebrook Reservoir Watershed Reserve Land | 10.7 mi | 4,241 |
| 3. Algonquin State Forest | 7.8 mi | 2,365 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Colebrook
Colebrook has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Colebrook is 81°F.
59″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–35°
Spring34–56°
Summer56–79°
Fall39–60°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Connecticut overall
People 65 and older are 26% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Colebrook.
52.1median age · CT 41.1
| Colebrook | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 years | 44.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 26% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 19% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 45% | 29% |
ColebrookConnecticutUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school32%
Some college18%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across Connecticut, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Colebrook | CT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.2% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.3% | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.1% | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.5% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most of Colebrook’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Colebrook for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Colebrook has added 467 jobs, to 577 in 2023. The top destinations are Torrington (12%), Winchester (7%) and Hartford (5%).
3%work in town
| Colebrook | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $111,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Colebrook3%
Torrington12%
Winchester7%
Hartford5%
North Canaan4%
23 mi
median commute distance
577
jobs based in Colebrook
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 43% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Colebrook, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Colebrook since 2011.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
1
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
Homes in Colebrook are worth about $401K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Colebrook home is worth about $401,000, up 5.6% in a year, 10% below the Connecticut typical home.
$401KZillow home value
| Colebrook | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,333 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Colebrook$401K
Connecticut$447K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 155 attractions →Springfield Armory National Historic Site and 76 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Colebrook. Close and well known come first.
26 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
23 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
26 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank Arena
26 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
29 mi Stadium & arenaPratt & Whitney Stadium
27 mi TheatreTanglewoodSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Pratt & Whitney Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Colebrook
19pages on Colebrook
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Colebrook; the nearest are
Westfield State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Westfield, MA16.3 mi$12,179 in-state tuitionHolyoke Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Holyoke, MA24.9 mi$5,988 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Colebrook residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
Small town
1,388 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WinchesterHartlandNorfolkColebrook
Landmarks
5 places in Colebrook on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Colebrook
6 notable people were born in Colebrook.
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About Colebrook
Town in Connecticut, United States
Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Colebrook was named after Colebrooke in the English county of Devon; the reason is now unknown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1779
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 961 ft
- ZIP code
- 06021
- Area code
- 860
Questions about Colebrook
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Colebrook, CT expensive?
That is 4.3 years of the area's median household income ($93,551 across the Torrington, CT area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Colebrook, CT known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Julius Rockwell and James Watson Robbins.