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Townsend, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hillsborough County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,082
Population
640/sq mi density
$56,726
Median Income
$47,665 per capita
$344,400
Home Value
$491,960 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
335 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,726 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$344,400 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Townsend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6767°N, 71.7098°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hillsborough County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").