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South Barre, MA

South Barre, MA.

Population: 368 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (18 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
Annual snowfall
52.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
321
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Tanner Hiller Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
36
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
23
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.9%
Households with broadband internet
39.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
297,809
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
824

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in South Barre, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in South Barre, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Barre, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Barre, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in South Barre, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Barre, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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