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Marblehead, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
20,334 Population 4,642/sq mi density
$165,859 Median Income $94,232 per capita
$906,200 Home Value $1,005,541 Zillow
$1,769 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 554 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$165,859 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$906,200 home value, $1,769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Marblehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation42 ft (13 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density4,642/sq mi
Coordinates42.4956°N, 70.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportBeverly Regional (BVY)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 50.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

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

32 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 M4.7 123 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 67 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 119 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 110 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 121 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 114 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 111 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 96 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 40 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 63 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 40 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 91 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 76 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 72 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 84 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 130 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 114 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 70 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 50 km
Mar 9, 2020 50 km ESE of Old Orchard Beach, Maine M2.7 120 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 1 272 km
1991 Bob Category 2 30 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 104 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 19 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 82 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 95 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 78 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 64 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 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
February 29°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Marblehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (3.1").

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