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South Carver, MA

South Carver, MA.

Population: 264 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning 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)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (16.6 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
319
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Bulljump Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
49
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
115
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,961
Average weekly wage
$1,265
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
453

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

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in South Carver, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in South Carver, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Carver, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Carver, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in South Carver, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Carver, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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