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Petersham, MA
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Population
312
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
0
Petersham and its ZIP codes
Petersham at a glance
- Petersham is 72% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
Local data for Petersham, MA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Petersham.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,037
356,384 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Petersham, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,768
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,081
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Petersham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
Cities near Petersham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarreCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| AtholCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8.2 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6 |
| BaldwinvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| GardnerCity | 12 mi | 22.1 |
| WinchendonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| RutlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| South AshburnhamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| North BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WareCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Millers FallsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| West BrookfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Amherst TownCity | 18 mi | 27.6 |
| BelchertownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| West WarrenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Petersham, MA in?
- Petersham is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Petersham, MA?
- About 312 people live in Petersham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Petersham?
- Nearby places include Barre (6.2 mi), Athol (7.5 mi), Orange (9.1 mi), Baldwinville (9.4 mi), Gardner (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023