Agawam, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,301 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Agawam is warm during the summer, with average maximum temperatures around 85 degrees, and very cold during the winter, with an average minimum temperature of 17 degrees.
Geography
Agawam has an ecodiverse natural setting of rivers, mountains, and wetlands.
Recreation
The town's Council on Aging holds a number of events, such as movie and billiards nights, and a weekly brunch. There are also numerous golf courses and a 1.7 mile bike path.
Historical
Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller's tutor, was born here.
Economy
An amusement park brings in a steady flow of visitors in the summer months.
| Population [details] | 28,301 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 63.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 197.44 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 26.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.24 °F/14.82 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.53 °F/59.76 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 47.68 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 2 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.2 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (78.22 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Cultural and art events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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