Webster, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,300
Population
4,141/sq mi density
$60,384
Median Income
$32,638 per capita
$303,900
Home Value
$443,772 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
643
Violent Crime/100K
817 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,384 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$303,900 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
643 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Webster 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 523 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0463°N, 71.8745°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Webster has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").