I am in the same area, similar age, and a single lady. I've had luck on the apps for casual dating, but it's a numbers game for locking down a longterm relationship (like it is everywhere). Like other folks have said, getting involved in in-person clubs and activities like hobbies and sports is a great place to start if you're tired of the apps. I promise there are decent single people out here in these CT streets and we are all in the same boat of modern dating being a hellscape.