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Smith Mills, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,467
Population
957/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$37,661 per capita
$384,600
Home Value
$428,272 Zillow
$599
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,257
Violent Crime/100K
3,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$384,600 home value, $599/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,257 violent crimes/100K (231% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Smith Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6467°N, 70.9984°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dukes County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Smith Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.3").