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Ipswich, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,806
Population
2,930/sq mi density
$92,969
Median Income
$64,476 per capita
$570,500
Home Value
$819,419 Zillow
$1,456
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
326 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,969 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$570,500 home value, $1,456/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ipswich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6757°N, 70.8220°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Ipswich has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (3.0").