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Hampden County, Massachusetts in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Hampden County averaged 5.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 79% higher than the Massachusetts rate (3.1). Households here have a median income of $71,306 and the unemployment rate was 5.7% in August 2026. Population: about 462,815 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hampden County?
From 2021 through 2025, Hampden County averaged 2,598 reported violent crimes a year, along with 8,911 property crimes. The violent rate, 5.6 per 1,000 people, is 79% higher than the Massachusetts rate (3.1); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 19.2 per 1,000 (Massachusetts: 10.7; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (75%). CDC death records show about 25 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hampden County | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,598 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 27 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 196 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 418 | 0.90 | 0.37 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,956 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,911 | 19.2 | 10.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,196 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,415 | 13.8 | 8.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,299 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (22 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hampden County?
The median household in Hampden County earns $71,306 a year, 31% lower than the Massachusetts median ($103,960). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,136. 25.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.7%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,868 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 462,815 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,306 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,800 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 25.5% | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.2% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.0% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hampden County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hampden County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Hampden County: Psc Resources. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 25 high-hazard dams in Hampden County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 23 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Cobble Mountain Reservoir Dam (245 ft) and Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam (130 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
38 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,225,709 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Hampden County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 2 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 29 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 35 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 8 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Hampden County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 82 highway work zones in Hampden County (6 active that day). Roads listed: I-90, I-91 and I-391. 66 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hampden County?
Federal school lists show 164 public and 27 private schools in the county. 26 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 48 fire or EMS stations and 30 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: New England National Scenic Trail and Springfield Armory National Historic Site. 6 state parks or recreation areas: Chicopee Memorial State Park, Hampton Ponds State Park, Holyoke Heritage State Park, Lake Lorraine State Park and Red Bridge State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hampden County
Gun shops
16 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hampden County, plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: B G Sporting INC (Westfield), Bearded Arms (Chicopee), Culverine Firearms (Feeding Hills), Firearm Professionals LLC (Agawam), Guardian Uniform & Supply LLC (Springfield), Guns & Gun Parts (West Springfield), Guns And Gear (Agawam), Guns INC (West Springfield) and 8 more.
Liquor stores
91 liquor stores are on the map in Hampden County: 202 Liquors (Holyoke), Adams Liquor Store (Monson), Aldenville Liquor Store (Chicopee), Banas Package Store (Springfield), Benton Park Package Store (Springfield), Bertelli's Liquor Mart (West Springfield), BJ's Liquors (Holyoke), Bottle Shop Discount Liquors (Longmeadow) and 83 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Hampden County: Planned Parenthood Springfield (Springfield).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hampden County?
Hampden County averaged 2,598 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 79% higher than the Massachusetts rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 19.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hampden County?
$71,306 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampden County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,868 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hampden County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hampden County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Hampden County?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Hampden County: Psc Resources.
Is there road construction in Hampden County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 82 highway work zones in Hampden County (6 active that day). Roads listed: I-90, I-91 and I-391. 66 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Hampden County?
26 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Hampden County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | 129,430 | 4.2 | $76,013 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT | 977,290 | 1.8 | $93,394 |
| Hampshire County | 162,028 | 2.3 | $87,001 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 96,312 | – | $90,589 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 113,216 | 0.82 | $93,551 |
| Worcester County | 867,788 | 3.1 | $95,939 |
Cities in Hampden County with their own page: Springfield, Chicopee.
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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