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West Mountain, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
387
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
182
ZIP codes
0
West Mountain and its ZIP codes
West Mountain at a glance
- West Mountain is 76% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
Local data for West Mountain, CT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for West Mountain.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
Environment and hazard risk
West Mountain, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Mountain, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.3%
U.S. 33.3% -10.0 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near West Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakes WestCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RidgeburyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.5 |
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Peach Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Golden's Bridge, NYCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| DanburyCity | 7.1 mi | 42 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Scotts Corners, NYCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Brewster, NYVillage | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Mountain, CT in?
- West Mountain is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of West Mountain, CT?
- About 387 people live in West Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Mountain?
- Nearby places include Mamanasco Lake (1.4 mi), Lakes West (2.7 mi), Ridgefield (3.1 mi), Lakes East (3.2 mi), Route 7 Gateway (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023