Pomfret
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Abington Congregational Church
The Abington Congregational Church is a historic church on Connecticut Route 97 in the Abington village of Pomfret, Connecticut.
About Pomfret
Town in Connecticut, United StatesPomfret is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, with a population of 4,266 according to the 2020 United States Census. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. It was incorporated in 1713 and was named after Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. The land was purchased from local Indians in 1686 in a deal known as the "Mashmuket Purchase" or "Mashamoquet Purchase".
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Work & commute in Pomfret
Full picture →Most working residents leave Pomfret for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Killingly (9%), Putnam (8%) and Woodstock (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Pomfret
Health Grade A
Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Connecticut
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Pomfret
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Pomfret
Full climate →Pomfret has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Pomfret
All Pomfret schools →School Grade A-
The public schools Pomfret’s kids attend outperform 83% of Connecticut’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CT. Ratings are from neighbors.
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