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Pelham, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 1,321.
Population change since 2000: -5.8%
 
Males: 641  (48.5%)
Females: 680  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

48.8 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01002.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $109,215 (it was $61,339 in 2000)
Pelham:

$109,215
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,201 (it was $29,821 in 2000)

Pelham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $460,521 (it was $177,200 in 2000)
Pelham:

$460,521
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $406,762; detached houses: $418,541; townhouses or other attached units: $363,334; in 2-unit structures: $269,911; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $561,325; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $236,751; mobile homes: $362,036
March 2022 cost of living index in Pelham: 103.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Pelham, MA (2010)
    • 1,20991.5%White alone
    • 413.1%Hispanic
    • 221.7%Black alone
    • 231.7%Asian alone
    • 221.7%Two or more races
    • 20.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone

Races in Pelham detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Pelham by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(75.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(75.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(76.7)		1
(79.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		7
(488.5)		3
(227.1)		1
(75.2)		2
(150.5)		4
(302.8)		2
(151.6)		2
(150.5)		3
(225.2)		1
(75.0)		1
(75.4)		2
(151.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		4
(279.1)		6
(454.2)		2
(150.5)		5
(376.2)		1
(75.7)		3
(227.4)		3
(225.7)		2
(150.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(75.4)		1
(75.6)		1
(76.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(300.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index45.434.111.325.624.234.919.645.85.368.613.63.015.315.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Pelham, MA

Crime rate in Pelham detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.53
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: English (23.4%), Irish (18.6%), German (12.6%), Polish (9.1%), French (6.9%), Italian (6.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1743

Elevation: 1146 feet

Land area: 25.1 square miles.

Population density: 53 people per square mile   (very low).

Pelham, Massachusetts map

71 residents are foreign born (2.3% Europe, 0.8% Asia, 0.7% Africa, 0.6% North America).

This town:

5.1%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pelham town:

1.7% ($3,089)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (17.0 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (68.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (130.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Amherst, MA (2.1 miles ),
Shutesbury, MA (2.1 miles ),
Amherst Center, MA (2.1 miles ),
North Amherst, MA (2.2 miles ),
South Amherst, MA (2.4 miles ),
Leverett, MA (2.7 miles ),
Hadley, MA (2.7 miles ),
Belchertown, MA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 72.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 413

Distribution of median household income in Pelham, MA in 2022
Pelham satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $641,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $380,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $488,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $550,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $303,700
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $350,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $350,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $270,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $373,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $311,800
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $294,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $155,800
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $148,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $215,500
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $240,700
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $420,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Pelham, MA residents
Average permit cost in Pelham, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Pelham, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (36.7%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (34.0%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (39.4%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Pelham, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (13.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (2.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (9.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.7%)

Average climate in Pelham, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pelham, Massachusetts average temperatures Pelham, Massachusetts average precipitation Pelham, Massachusetts humidity Pelham, Massachusetts wind speed Pelham, Massachusetts snowfall Pelham, Massachusetts sunshine Pelham, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.4. This is about average.

City:

74.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.346. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.346
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.207. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.207
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.75. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.75
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Pelham-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Pelham town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 tornado 27.1 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pelham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 145.0 miles away from Pelham center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 160.1 miles away from Pelham center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 158.9 miles away from Pelham center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 122.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 8.4 miles away from Pelham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampshire County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pelham topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pelham:

  • CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • HADLEY AT ELAINE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HADLEY, MA)
  • COZY CORNER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SUNDERLAND, MA)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF COOLEY DICKINSON (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • VNA OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • SERVICENET HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)

Amtrak station near Pelham:

  • 5 miles: AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pelham:

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 5 miles; Amherst, MA; Full-time enrollment: 26,583)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 12 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Smith College (about 12 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 18 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Western New England University (about 20 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 3,477)
  • American International College (about 21 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Springfield College (about 21 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 3,144)

Public elementary/middle school in Pelham:

See full list of schools located in Pelham

Library in Pelham:

  • PELHAM LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,396; Location: 2 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD; 28,514 books; 986 audio materials; 3,247 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 78 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Pelham Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Valley Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ash Pond (A), Hawley Reservoir (B), Hill Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gulf Brook (A), Atherton Brook (B), Briggs Brook (C), Buffam Brook (D), Dunlop Brook (E), Gates Brook (F), Harris Brook (G), Purgee Brook (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Pelham: Pelham Town Hall Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Abby Kelley - Abolitionist, H. W. Harkness - Botanist, William Otis - Inventor.

Hampshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.3%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.5%
Whole state:

4.4%

For population 15 years and over in Pelham:

Marital status in Pelham, MA
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 56.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Pelham:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 60.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 38.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pelham, MA (based on Hampshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,64322
Mainline Protestant8,45445
Other4,72227
Evangelical Protestant3,12822
Black Protestant291
None91,104-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
Hampshire County:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Hampshire County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Here:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 158
This county:

10.22 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hampshire County:

7.3%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Hampshire County:

21.7%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
Massachusetts:

16.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pelham:

  • WPNI (1430 AM; 5 kW; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WARE (1250 AM; 5 kW; WARE, MA; Owner: SUCCESS SIGNAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pelham:

  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WMUA (91.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WSRS (96.1 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGAJ (91.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MA; Owner: TRUATEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY)
  • WEIB (106.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: CUTTING EDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WRSI (93.9 FM; TURNERS FALLS, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAHL (99.9 FM; ATHOL, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Pelham:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • Pelham, Massachusetts
  • Fatal accident count16
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents23
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities16
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents35
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Massachusetts average
  • Fatal accident count6354
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents8798
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2342
  • Fatalities6862
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents14429
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents362
See more detailed statistics of Pelham fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • $935,000Total costs
  • 1,946Total average daily traffic
  • 98Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pelham)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 353 Amberst Rd Hwy Garage (Lat: 42.390639 Lon: -72.409528), Call Sign: KXO860, Licensee ID: L00650455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/1999, Expiration Date: 07/24/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2004, Registrant: Pelham, Town Of, Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002, Phone: (413) 253-7129

  • Dnr Fire Tower 1238 Ft Level Of Mount Lincoln Off Old Enfield Rd (Lat: 42.363694 Lon: -72.423139), Call Sign: KZC475, Licensee ID: L00003407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.2600 MHz, 47.2800 MHz, 47.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2015, Expiration Date: 06/12/2025, Registrant: Massachusetts, Commonwealth Of, 10 Park Plaza Room 7210, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 973-8100

  • Walkers Residence Amherst Rd (Lat: 42.391750 Lon: -72.400917), Call Sign: KCB368, Licensee ID: L00003516,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/10/2015, Expiration Date: 10/05/2025, Registrant: Massachusetts Commonwealth Of, Department Of State Police, 470 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01702, Phone: (508) 820-2222, Fax: (774) 462-3768, Email:

  • Mount Lincoln Adjacent To Fire Twr (Lat: 42.363972 Lon: -72.423139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WBC448, Licensee ID: L00010681,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.150 MHz, 460.325 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2015, Expiration Date: 11/28/2025, Registrant: Amherst, Town Of, 111 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002, Phone: (413) 259-3000, Email:

  • Sunnit Of Mount Lincoln (Lat: 42.363694 Lon: -72.423417), Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WPNZ345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.145 MHz, Grant Date: 06/16/2014, Expiration Date: 08/10/2024, Certifier: John Motroni, Registrant: Massachusetts, Comm Of, 180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583, Phone: (508) 792-7806, Fax: (508) 792-7805, Email:

  • Tower Rd At Mt Lincoln (Lat: 42.364806 Lon: -72.424528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Call Sign: WPLG650, Licensee ID: L00050824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.475 MHz, 462.475 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2002, Expiration Date: 04/10/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2007, Certifier: Michael R Comiskey, Registrant: Sprint Communications Company, LP, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4035

  • MT LINCOLN, Tower Road (Lat: 42.363972 Lon: -72.423139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQEG503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.837 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2015, Expiration Date: 01/19/2026, Certifier: Linda Dunlavy, Registrant: Franklin Regional Council Of Governments, 12 Olive St Ste 2, Greenfield, MA 01301-3351, Phone: (413) 774-3167, Fax: (413) 774-3169, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KA1GLR, Licensee ID: L00492572, Grant Date: 06/05/2007, Expiration Date: 06/05/2017, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2019, Registrant: Lindsay E Stromgren, 106 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002-9706

  • Call Sign: KB1EWQ, Licensee ID: L00216022, Grant Date: 03/08/2000, Expiration Date: 03/08/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2012, Certifier: Katharine E Jensen, Registrant: Katharine E Jensen, 9 Harkness Rd, Pelham, MA 01002-9704

  • Call Sign: KB1UPB, Licensee ID: L01584101, Grant Date: 07/23/2010, Expiration Date: 07/23/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2010, Certifier: Douglas L Anderton, Registrant: Douglas L Anderton, 10 Boyden Rd, Pelham, MA 01002

  • Call Sign: KC1MSD, Licensee ID: L00492572, Grant Date: 02/24/2020, Expiration Date: 02/24/2030, Certifier: Lindsay E Stromgren, Registrant: Lindsay E Stromgren, 106 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002-9706

  • Call Sign: KC1MSE, Licensee ID: L02328110, Grant Date: 02/24/2020, Expiration Date: 02/24/2030, Certifier: Merrick L Stromgren, Registrant: Merrick L Stromgren, 106 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002-9706


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23114, N23114, N-23114, Serial Number: 15068734, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 10/26/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Audra L Page, 39 Boyden Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2806U, N2806U, N-2806U, Serial Number: 17250406, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Charles Weeber, 108 N Valley Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 56607, N56607, N-56607, Serial Number: 28-7405022, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2015
    Registrant (Partnership): Robert Eisenstein, 237 N Valley Rd, Pelham, MA 01002, Other Owners: Hishaun Abouelleil, Evan Benjamin, Jack Beaudry, Christopher S Leblanc
  • Aircraft: CESSNA U206F (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8731Q, N8731Q, N-8731Q, Serial Number: U20603484, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 07/13/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Erich S Hinlein, 130 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
  • Aircraft: KROPAT KIM RICHARD AIR COMMAND (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 2516R, N2516R, N-2516R, Serial Number: 620, Certificate Issue Date: 04/14/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Kim R Kropat, 59 Buffam Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/24/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pelham, MA
  • 72.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.0%Wood
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 0.4%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pelham, MA
  • 35.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.6%Electricity
  • 18.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.6%Wood
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Other fuel


Pelham compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Pelham on our top lists:

  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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