Petersham, MA
Living in Petersham
Bikeability6
Walkability24
Commute10
Public Transit7
Affordability40
Public Safety81
Airports58
Hospitals32
Colleges92
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Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
259Population+25 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated-27% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate30%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$100K to $124K21%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector58%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked2%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$289kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$900Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier83%
Home Value
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K34%
$500K to $749K10%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene81%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersham
United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43
Property Crime in Petersham
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 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| 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 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersham
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding88
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersham, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersham, MA
Petersham Montessori Schools
1 miles, S
Eagle Hill School
9 miles, S
Holy Family Academy
11 miles, NE
The Village School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Petersham, MA
Anna Maria College
18 miles, SE
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
19 miles, SW
Amherst College
19 miles, SW
Hampshire College
21 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersham, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
Heywood Hospital -
12 miles, NE
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
22 miles, W
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Petersham, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
22 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
46 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
49 miles, NE