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Housatonic, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,054
Population
1,184/sq mi density
$86,920
Median Income
$58,586 per capita
$429,200
Home Value
$570,375 Zillow
$1,259
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
359
Violent Crime/100K
1,119 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,920 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$429,200 home value, $1,259/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housatonic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2412°N, 73.3562°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berkshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Housatonic has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").