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Athol, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,711
Population
1,064/sq mi density
$61,742
Median Income
$27,627 per capita
$227,000
Home Value
$323,381 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
402
Violent Crime/100K
865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,742 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Athol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 52.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5934°N, 72.2302°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Athol has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (3.0").