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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 28.7% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 155 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 16 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 157 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $68,155 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $48,407 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $40,078 |
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