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Norton Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,526
Population
1,486/sq mi density
$114,051
Median Income
$25,033 per capita
$418,400
Home Value
$698,324 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
243
Violent Crime/100K
1,919 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,051 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$418,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Norton Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 49.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9745°N, 71.1885°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bristol County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.43 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Norton Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.5").