Why visit Compo
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Peck Ledge Light, Saugatuck River Bridge, New Haven Line and Compo–Owenoke Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Compo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Compo
Compo is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the south-central part of the town, lying between the Saugatuck River and the neighborhood of Saugatuck to the west, and Compo Cove, Sherwood Millpond, and the neighborhood of Greens Farms to the east. The CDP extends south to Compo Beach on Long Island Sound and north to U.S. Route 1 (Post Road). Interstate 95 crosses the middle of the CDP from east to west, with access from either Saugatuck or Greens Farms.
From the Wikipedia article Compo, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Peck Ledge Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Saugatuck River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bridge in Westport, Connecticut
Westport Country Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Theater in Westport, Connecticut
White Barn Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut
Yankee Doodle Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks30
Compo–Owenoke Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
Bradley-Wheeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Bridge Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Godillot Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Greens Farms School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
17 Morningside Dr. South, Westport
John Osborne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Kings Highway North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Mill Cove Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
National Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Norwalk Green Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Shambaugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Saugatuck River Boat Launch
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Underhill Parkway/Saxon
Elaine Road, Westport
Sherwood Mill Pond Preserve
Park · 0.6 mi
Features: -Parking for patrons only, vehicles must be attended -Kayak and canoe access only, valid season launch permit required -No...
191 Hillspoint Road, Westport
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Donut Crazy
Cafe · Donut, Coffee · 1.0 mi
1 Ferry Lane, Westport
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-17:00
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
540 Riverside Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:30-20:30
Tarantino Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
30 Railroad Place, Westport
9 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship9
Greens Farms Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
71 Hillandale Road, Westport
Saugatuck Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
245 Post Road East, Westport
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare2
Map of Compo
144 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Southport 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Poplar Plains 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Norwalk 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Coleytown 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- South Wilton 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Darien Downtown 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bridgeport 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Sacred Heart University 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Stamford 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Trumbull Center 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Compo Owenoke Historical District, Westport, CT, 06880, USA - 2012, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old town hall, Westport, CT, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Godillot place, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westport Bank and Trust Company, Westport, CT, USA 2012 C, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norwalk Green 012, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Bradley-Wheeler House, Westport, CT 01, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT AllenHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT FormerPostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National hall building circa 1966, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SHAMBAUGH HOUSE, WESTPORT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN OSBORNE HOUSE, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestportCT BridgeStreetHD 1, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Burial Ground, Kings Highway, Compo Hills, Westport, CT, 06880, USA - Feb 2013 02, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT GreenFarmsSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saugatuck River Bridge, Saugatuck (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- St mary norwalk ct, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fitch law office, Gregbard, Public domain
- WestportCT Earthplace exterior, Jllm06, Public domain
- Westport Country Playhouse, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Westport, Connecticut, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Assumption Cemetery, Westport, Connecticut (entrance), Packer1028, CC0
- John F. Prentice headstone, Packer1028, CC0
- Longshore Club Park Panoramic, Westport, CT, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minuteman, Westport CT, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT MillCoveHD, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saugatuck station 1912 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- WestportCT SaugatuckRiverBridgeUpstreamSide, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT SaugatuckRiverBridgeDownstreamSide, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverside Drive, Saugatuck, Connecticut, Packer1028, CC0
- Killdeer on Sherwood Island (71829), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tree swallow chick in a nest box on Sherwood Island (71735), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer on Sherwood Island (71981), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer on Sherwood Island (72113), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer chick on Sherwood Island (71968), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer chicks on Sherwood Island (71914), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer chick on Sherwood Island (71958), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer and chick on Sherwood Island (71992), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tree swallow chick in a nest box on Sherwood Island (71749), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tree swallow chick in a nest box on Sherwood Island (72045), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killdeer chick on Sherwood Island (72077), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
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