Fall River, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
93,764
Population
2,831/sq mi density
$53,933
Median Income
$31,998 per capita
$357,800
Home Value
$450,311 Zillow
$1,086
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
672
Violent Crime/100K
1,458 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,933 median income, 8.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$357,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
672 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7254°N, 71.0942°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bristol County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.43 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").