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West Brookfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,518
Population
1,205/sq mi density
$59,734
Median Income
$34,833 per capita
$282,900
Home Value
$399,949 Zillow
$1,081
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,734 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$282,900 home value, $1,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Brookfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2419°N, 72.1469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
West Brookfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.3").