Holland, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,313 Population 495/sq mi density
$83,382 Median Income $56,767 per capita
$281,000 Home Value $387,342 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,382 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Holland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates42.0511°N, 72.1528°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 52.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.2%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.5 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 35 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 149 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 35 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 40 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 55 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 149 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 130 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 85 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 132 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 129 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 139 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 97 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 118 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 131 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 81 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 135 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 112 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 83 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 138 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 291 km
1991 Bob Category 2 96 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

262 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 2,194 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 47 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 47 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 50 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 31 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 98 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 95 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 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Holland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.5").

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