Petersham Town, MA
Living in Petersham Town
Bikeability17
Walkability53
Commute19
Public Transit19
Affordability42
Public Safety81
Airports58
Hospitals32
Colleges92
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Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation-151 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated-15% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$287kMedian Home Value-$27k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas5%
Utility gas<1%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersham Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43
Property Crime in Petersham Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 4 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersham Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersham Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersham Town, MA
Petersham Montessori Schools
2 miles, NE
Eagle Hill School
7 miles, S
Holy Family Academy
14 miles, NE
Devereux School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Petersham Town, MA
Amherst College
17 miles, W
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
17 miles, W
Anna Maria College
18 miles, SE
Hampshire College
19 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersham Town, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N
Heywood Hospital -
15 miles, NE
Baystate Wing Hospital
21 miles, S
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Petersham Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
22 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
43 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
51 miles, NE