Pepperell, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,887 Population 912/sq mi density
$76,196 Median Income $52,075 per capita
$399,700 Home Value $603,936 Zillow
$1,117 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,196 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$399,700 home value, $1,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pepperell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation277 ft (84 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates42.6755°N, 71.5921°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiddlesex County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 52.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
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 M4.7 128 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 94 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 67 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 72 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 106 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 119 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 62 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 72 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 113 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 53 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 49 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 52 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 111 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 128 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 123 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 107 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 24 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 67 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 90 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 53 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 31 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 61 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 58 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 68 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 59 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 77 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 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Pepperell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.7").

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