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Russell, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
568 Population 247/sq mi density
$103,456 Median Income $46,745 per capita
$280,000 Home Value $331,551 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,456 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates42.2039°N, 72.8619°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.5 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 51 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 56 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 94 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 12 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 110 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 146 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 137 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 111 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 112 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 139 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 110 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 119 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 148 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 150 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 113 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 114 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 123 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 134 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 138 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 114 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 2 151 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,240 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 47 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 39 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 52 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 64 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 15 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 100 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 76 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.5").

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