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Rutland, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,796
Population
607/sq mi density
$102,885
Median Income
$46,737 per capita
$357,700
Home Value
$516,108 Zillow
$1,134
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
394
Violent Crime/100K
248 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,885 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$357,700 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3715°N, 71.9577°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0392 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.3").