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Peabody, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
54,180 Population 3,336/sq mi density
$95,278 Median Income $51,534 per capita
$566,200 Home Value $683,809 Zillow
$1,902 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 819 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,278 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$566,200 home value, $1,902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Peabody experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density3,336/sq mi
Coordinates42.5343°N, 70.9694°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportBeverly Regional (BVY)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
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

36 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 M4.7 121 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 68 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 109 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 101 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 116 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 104 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 101 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 97 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 34 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 55 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 34 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 102 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 84 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 145 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 76 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 73 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 121 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 104 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 73 km
Feb 13, 1998 1 km SSE of Tamworth, New Hampshire M2.7 148 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 1 280 km
1991 Bob Category 2 39 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

150 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 99 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 74 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 98 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 73 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 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in

Peabody has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (3.1").

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