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Spencer, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,520
Population
2,616/sq mi density
$59,618
Median Income
$35,488 per capita
$297,700
Home Value
$425,177 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
546 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,618 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$297,700 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer 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 | 882 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2486°N, 71.9931°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 6 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) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.5").