Barre, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
550
Population
348/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$48,113 per capita
$313,100
Home Value
$414,262 Zillow
$1,906
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
319
Violent Crime/100K
443 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$313,100 home value, $1,906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Barre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 60.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4230°N, 72.1064°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Barre has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").