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Haverhill, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Rockingham County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
67,387 Population 2,040/sq mi density
$87,675 Median Income $42,671 per capita
$426,900 Home Value $535,358 Zillow
$1,620 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 1,311 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,675 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$426,900 home value, $1,620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Haverhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 57.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density2,040/sq mi
Coordinates42.7829°N, 71.0874°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRockingham County County
Nearest AirportBeverly Regional (BVY)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 57.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.60 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.18 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 97 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 53 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 109 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 72 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 133 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 104 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 73 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 122 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 11 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 25 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 10 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 113 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 86 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 115 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 69 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 53 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 77 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 65 km
Mar 9, 2020 50 km ESE of Old Orchard Beach, Maine M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 52 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 95 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 23 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 45 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 100 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in

Haverhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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