Hampden County, MA
Living in Hampden County
Bikeability32
Walkability41
Commute66
Public Transit37
Affordability60
Public Safety36
Airports41
Hospitals38
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
468kPopulation+5.6k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$777Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hampden County
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in Hampden County
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hampden County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hampden County, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hampden County, MA
Pope Francis High School
2 miles, NE
Playful Minds
2 miles, SE
St Thomas the Apostle School
2 miles, S
St Stanislaus Elementary School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Hampden County, MA
College of Our Lady of the Elms
2 miles, E
American International College
4 miles, SE
Springfield College
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hampden County, MA
Baystate Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Ctr
2 miles, SE
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
3 miles, SE
Holyoke Medical Center
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Hampden County, MA
Bradley International Airport
14 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
62 miles, S
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
68 miles, SE