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
$510,486 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
109
Violent Crime/100K
481 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, 2.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$344,400 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 75.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.7").