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Suffield, CT

Suffield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region and is located in the Connecticut River Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,752. The town center is a census-designated place listed as Suffield Depot. Bordering Massachusetts, Suffield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts NECTA. It was once within the boundaries of Massachusetts.

Originally known as Southfield—pronounced "Suffield," on May 20, 1674, the committee for the settling of the town petitioned:...that the name of the place may be Suffield, it being the southernmost town that either at present is, or like to be in that Countrey, and neere adjoining to the south border of our Patent in those parts.

The petition was granted by the Massachusetts Bay court on June 8, 1674. Suffield was incorporated as a town in March 1682. Also, on early 17th and 18th-century maps, Suffield was alternatively spelled as Southfield. Suffield and the surrounding area were part of the Equivalent Lands compromise with Massachusetts in 1715–1716.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.2 km²), of which 42.3 square miles (109.5 km²) is land and 0.69 square miles (1.8 km2), or 1.58%, is water. The town center (Suffield Depot CDP) has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km²), all of it land.

Suffield is on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 8 miles (13 km) south of the river's largest city, Springfield, Massachusetts, and 16 miles (26 km) north of Connecticut's capital, Hartford. Two bridges span the river to the town of Enfield: the Amtrak/Springfield Terminal Railroad Bridge and the Enfield–Suffield Veterans Bridge.

The Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border, runs through the center of Suffield from south to north as West Suffield Mountain. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail traverses the ridge.

The town places a significant emphasis on health and wellness, with Suffield having excellent healthcare facilities and recreational options. Suffield Medical Associates offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Start your fitness journey at the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department which provides a range of outdoor activities and fitness programs. XGT Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a unique wellness experience, visit A Balanced Body Massage and Spa to enjoy treatments. Yoga enthusiasts can join classes at Bend Yoga and Wellness for a holistic approach to health. Families can enjoy recreational activities at Suffield Youth Services which provides fitness and wellness programs for children and teens. Outdoor lovers can explore Suffield Country Club with its scenic golf course and walking trails.

The top sites in Suffield, CT are the New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Canal State Park, and Sunrise Park.

Population: 15,752 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06078. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Area: 42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²).

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What is Suffield, CT is known for?

Since the earliest days, the tobacco industry has been the greatest single continuing commercial enterprise in Suffield. In 1727 tobacco was used as a legal tender for debts. By 1753 the fertile Connecticut Valley was growing tobacco for export. The first cigar factory in the country was opened in Suffield in 1810 on what is today known as Ratley Road. There is a stone marker there today. A Cuban was hired to teach women how to roll the "long nines", which were sold all over the eastern United States by peddlers. 

What are the demographics of Suffield, CT?

With 15,650 people, Suffield is the 73rd most populated city in the state of Connecticut out of 169 cities. The largest Suffield racial/ethnic groups are White (80.2%) followed by Black (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%). In 2022, the median household income of Suffield households was $121,141. Suffield households made slightly more than Colebrook households ($120,625) and Woodbury households ($120,577) . However, 1.7% of Suffield families live in poverty.

Is Suffield, CT a good place to live?

Suffield is in Hartford County. Living in Suffield offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Suffield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Suffield are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Suffield

Niche

Suffield Historical Society

CT Demographics

New England Air Museum

Windsor Locks Canal State Park

Sunrise Park

Suffield Medical Associates

Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

XGT Fitness

Balanced Body Massage and Spa

Bend Yoga and Wellness

Suffield Youth Services

Suffield Country Club

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