Taunton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
59,719
Population
1,279/sq mi density
$79,715
Median Income
$38,335 per capita
$388,200
Home Value
$521,740 Zillow
$1,269
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
454
Violent Crime/100K
842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$79,715 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$388,200 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Taunton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 48.4 sq mi (125.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9033°N, 71.0950°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bristol County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.43 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Taunton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").