Gardner, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,075
Population
955/sq mi density
$62,948
Median Income
$34,248 per capita
$271,300
Home Value
$373,721 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
329
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,948 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$271,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5842°N, 71.9887°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0392 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in |
Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.3").