Hull, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,098 Population 3,518/sq mi density
$127,112 Median Income $73,136 per capita
$606,100 Home Value $718,954 Zillow
$1,885 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
262 Violent Crime/100K 466 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,112 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$606,100 home value, $1,885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hull experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density3,518/sq mi
Coordinates42.3402°N, 70.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 49.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.1 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 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 M4.7 141 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 85 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 115 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 123 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 107 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 110 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 124 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 78 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 56 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 77 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 56 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 99 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 90 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 89 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 91 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 143 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 126 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 87 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 51 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 258 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 290 km
1991 Bob Category 2 43 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

152 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 97 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 79 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 89 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 67 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 12, 1962 EF2 93 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 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Hull has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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