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Orange, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,793
Population
633/sq mi density
$53,014
Median Income
$25,569 per capita
$217,200
Home Value
$312,938 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
288
Violent Crime/100K
1,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,014 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6054°N, 72.2921°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Orange has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (3.0").