Walpole, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,989
Population
2,131/sq mi density
$132,411
Median Income
$69,651 per capita
$572,000
Home Value
$783,393 Zillow
$1,952
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
133
Violent Crime/100K
822 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$132,411 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$572,000 home value, $1,952/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Walpole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 56.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1339°N, 71.2403°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norfolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Walpole has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").