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Lake Chaffee, CT
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
235
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,785
ZIP codes
0
Lake Chaffee and its ZIP codes
Lake Chaffee at a glance
- Lake Chaffee is about 2.4 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Lake Chaffee.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Chaffee, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Chaffee, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Lake Chaffee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Witches WoodsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Holland, MACensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 8.9 |
| StorrsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Monson Center, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Southbridge Town, MACity | 12 mi | 20.2 |
| Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| South CoventryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Sturbridge, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| SomersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Coventry LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Fiskdale, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Chaffee, CT in?
- Lake Chaffee is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Lake Chaffee, CT?
- About 235 people live in Lake Chaffee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Chaffee?
- Nearby places include Stafford Springs (6.1 mi), Witches Woods (6.5 mi), Lake Bungee (6.8 mi), Holland, MA (8.4 mi), Crystal Lake (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023