Eastham, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 4,956.
Population change since 2000: -9.1%
 
Males: 2,307  (46.5%)
Females: 2,649  (53.5%)
Median resident age:

56.6 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 02642.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,839 (it was $42,618 in 2000)
Eastham:

$84,839
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $58,755 (it was $24,642 in 2000)

Eastham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $683,820 (it was $192,900 in 2000)
Eastham:

$683,820
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $623,757; detached houses: $648,447; townhouses or other attached units: $490,502; in 2-unit structures: $577,155; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $445,551; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $351,307; mobile homes: $108,058
March 2022 cost of living index in Eastham: 130.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Eastham, MA (2010)
    • 4,75095.8%White alone
    • 751.5%Hispanic
    • 501.0%Two or more races
    • 340.7%Black alone
    • 280.6%Asian alone
    • 120.2%American Indian alone
    • 70.1%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Eastham, Massachusetts as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eastham is 1,652 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Eastham 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)
2
(40.4)
2
(40.1)
1
(20.0)
1
(20.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(40.6)
1
(20.5)
1
(20.4)
3
(61.6)
2
(41.5)
1
(20.5)
2
(40.5)
2
(33.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(18.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(40.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.5)
1
(20.4)
1
(20.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(109.8)
4
(80.7)
13
(260.7)
7
(140.1)
11
(222.0)
13
(263.2)
18
(365.6)
7
(143.3)
9
(183.7)
6
(123.2)
3
(62.2)
10
(205.2)
12
(243.1)
6
(101.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
31
(567.3)
7
(141.2)
36
(722.0)
24
(480.3)
16
(322.8)
16
(323.9)
7
(142.2)
8
(163.7)
4
(81.6)
8
(164.2)
2
(41.5)
3
(61.6)
5
(101.3)
5
(84.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
70
(1,281)
66
(1,332)
117
(2,347)
99
(1,981)
82
(1,655)
67
(1,356)
55
(1,117)
46
(941.5)
46
(939.0)
57
(1,170)
35
(725.7)
17
(348.8)
60
(1,215)
29
(488.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(54.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(60.2)
4
(80.0)
2
(40.4)
5
(101.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(40.9)
1
(20.4)
1
(20.5)
1
(20.7)
1
(20.5)
3
(60.8)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.2)
1
(20.2)
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 index122.8111.6245.5163.3152.5143.7160.3103.6104.1140.079.277.3141.672.6

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 Eastham, MA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 22 (17 officers - 14 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.44
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Eastham, MA City Guides:

Ancestries: English (27.5%), Irish (23.8%), German (13.5%), Italian (12.5%), French (7.8%), United States (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1646

Elevation: 48 feet

Land area: 14.0 square miles.

Population density: 354 people per square mile   (very low).

Eastham, Massachusetts map

207 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe, 0.5% North America).

This town:

3.8%
Massachusetts:

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

0.9% ($1,693)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Bedford, MA (50.7 miles , pop. 93,768).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (65.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (213.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

North Eastham, MA (1.1 miles ),
Orleans, MA (1.9 miles ),
Wellfleet, MA (2.4 miles ),
Brewster, MA (2.6 miles ),
East Harwich, MA (3.1 miles ),
West Chatham, MA (3.3 miles ),
Chatham, MA (3.3 miles ),
Harwich, MA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.84 N, Longitude: 69.98 W

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

Eastham tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 30 buildings, average cost: $314,600
  • 2021: 11 buildings, average cost: $512,900
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $512,900
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $338,600
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $522,200
  • 2017: 19 buildings, average cost: $335,200
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,900
  • 2015: 13 buildings, average cost: $376,400
  • 2014: 22 buildings, average cost: $253,600
  • 2013: 24 buildings, average cost: $245,800
  • 2012: 22 buildings, average cost: $230,000
  • 2011: 14 buildings, average cost: $364,100
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $330,100
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $316,300
  • 2007: 52 buildings, average cost: $228,100
  • 2006: 33 buildings, average cost: $312,100
  • 2005: 52 buildings, average cost: $224,100
  • 2004: 37 buildings, average cost: $219,100
  • 2003: 40 buildings, average cost: $222,400
  • 2002: 47 buildings, average cost: $208,300
  • 2001: 52 buildings, average cost: $167,900
  • 2000: 94 buildings, average cost: $182,600
  • 1999: 140 buildings, average cost: $144,900
  • 1998: 113 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 1997: 96 buildings, average cost: $123,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Eastham, MA residents
Average permit cost in Eastham, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Eastham, MA
Historical housing units in Eastham, MA
Most common industries in Eastham, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.4%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Educational services (3.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (2.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Eastham, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)

Average climate in Eastham, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Eastham, Massachusetts average temperatures Eastham, Massachusetts average precipitation Eastham, Massachusetts humidity Eastham, Massachusetts wind speed Eastham, Massachusetts snowfall Eastham, Massachusetts sunshine Eastham, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 48.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 2.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.30
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.8
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Eastham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.2 miles away from Eastham center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 141.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 263.1 miles away from Eastham center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 264.7 miles away from the city 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 262.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 189.9 miles away from Eastham 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 Barnstable County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eastham topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Eastham:

  • PLEASANT BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BREWSTER, MA)
  • BREWSTER MANOR NURSING RET HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BREWSTER, MA)
  • EPOCH SENIOR HEALTHCARE OF BREWSTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BREWSTER, MA)
  • BROAD REACH HOSPICE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NORTH CHATHAM, MA)
  • LIBERTY COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NORTH CHATHAM, MA)
  • EPOCH SENIOR HEALTHCARE OF HARWICH (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARWICH, MA)
  • HOSPICE OF VNA OF CEN AND OUTER CAPE COD (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SOUTH DENNIS, MA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eastham:

  • Cape Cod Community College (about 21 miles; West Barnstable, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,491)
  • Bridgewater State University (about 52 miles; Bridgewater, MA; FT enrollment: 9,802)
  • Massasoit Community College (about 55 miles; Brockton, MA; FT enrollment: 5,442)
  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (about 55 miles; North Dartmouth, MA; FT enrollment: 7,545)
  • Stonehill College (about 59 miles; Easton, MA; FT enrollment: 2,563)
  • Bristol Community College (about 60 miles; Fall River, MA; FT enrollment: 5,707)
  • Quincy College (about 60 miles; Quincy, MA; FT enrollment: 3,184)

Public elementary/middle school in Eastham:

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Library in Eastham:

  • EASTHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $271,563; Location: 190 SAMOSET ROAD; 40,574 books; 19 e-books; 4,455 audio materials; 3,417 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 120 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Eastham: Nauset Beach Lighthouse (A), The Eastham Mill (B), Salt Pond Visitor Center (C), Eastham Fire Department (D), Eastham Public Library (E), Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cove Burying Ground (1), Bridge Road Cemetery (2), Soldiers Cemetery (3), Evergreen Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Mill Pond (A), Widow Harding Pond (B), Salt Pond (C), Moll Pond (D), Minister Pond (E), Jemima Pond (F), Herring Pond (G), Great Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hatches Creek (A), Herring River (B), Herring Brook (C), Boat Meadow River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Eastham include: Doane Rock Picnic Area (1), Windmill Park (2), Wiley Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Wiley Park Beach (A), First Encounter Beach (B), Nauset Light Beach (C), Coast Guard Beach (D), Nauset Beach (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: History Art USA (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2320 State Highway), United States Government - Interior Dept- National Park Service- Cape Cod National Seas (Recreation Areas; 1050 Nauset Road).

Hotels: Atlantic Breeze Motel & Cottages (5780 State Hwy), Four Points By Sheraton Eastham Cape Cod (Route 6), Hostelling INTL USA Enec-Mid-Cape (75 Goody Hallet Drive), Ocean Park Inn- Eastham- MA (3900 Route 6), Cove Bluffs Motel (25 Seaview Rd), Penny House Inn & Spa (4885 Route 6), Eagle Wing Motel (960 State Highway), Captain's Quarters (30 Captain Quarters Court), Painted Dog Guest Apartment The (2085 State Hwy).

Barnstable County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Eastham and their reported violations in the past:

WILEY PARK CONSERVATION AREA (Address: 2500 STATE HIGHWAY , Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-29-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-27-2009)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2008)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
WELLFLEET APARTMENTS (Address: 3 MAIN STREET MERCANTILE, UNIT #7 , Population served: 48, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.3%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

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

2.7%
Whole state:

4.4%

People in group quarters in Eastham in 2000:

  • 61 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 7 people in other group homes
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Eastham:

Marital status in Eastham, MA
  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Eastham:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eastham, MA (based on Barnstable County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic86,37018
Mainline Protestant18,16568
Evangelical Protestant5,28146
Other4,73432
Orthodox8103
None100,528-
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: 68
Here:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 75
Here:

3.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 57
Here:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 413
Barnstable County:

18.60 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

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

7.9%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.6%
Massachusetts:

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

13.8%
State:

16.5%
Businesses in Eastham, MA
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Goodwill2
Dunkin Donuts1UPS1
FedEx1

Strongest AM radio stations in Eastham:

  • WFPB (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORLEANS, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eastham:

  • WKPE-FM (104.7 FM; ORLEANS, MA; Owner: CRB WKPE LIC CORP.)
  • WFCC-FM (107.5 FM; CHATHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER B/CING WFCC LIC. CORP.)
  • WDVT (93.5 FM; HARWICH PORT, MA; Owner: BOCH BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WCOD-FM (106.1 FM; HYANNIS, MA; Owner: BOCH BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WOCN-FM (103.9 FM; SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA; Owner: SANDAB COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP II)
  • WPXC (102.9 FM; HYANNIS, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WXTK (95.1 FM; WEST YARMOUTH, MA; Owner: BOCH BROADCASTING LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQRC (99.9 FM; BARNSTABLE, MA; Owner: SANDAB COMMUNICATION LTD. PNR/SHP II)
  • WCDJ (102.3 FM; TRURO, MA; Owner: TRURO WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WCCT-FM (90.3 FM; HARWICH, MA; Owner: CAPE COD REGIONAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL)

TV broadcast stations around Eastham:

  • W08CH (Channel 8; HYANNIS, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WDPX (Channel 58; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPX-LP (Channel 67; DENNIS, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
Eastham fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Eastham fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.9mTotal length
  • $968,000Total costs
  • 6,410Total average daily traffic
  • 384Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,929Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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  • Lot 25 2470 Nauset Rd (76837) (Lat: 41.867167 Lon: -69.981083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN705
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Orchard Rd (Lat: 41.849556 Lon: -69.980583), Call Sign: KNAU486,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.8400 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/1996, Expiration Date: 07/16/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2001, Registrant: Eastham, Town Of, Orchard Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, Phone: (508) 255-0333

  • Route 6 (Lat: 41.830667 Lon: -69.978639), Call Sign: KCB710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.520 MHz, 155.565 MHz, 155.640 MHz, 155.700 MHz, 158.850 MHz, Grant Date: 04/30/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Registrant: Barnstable County Sheriff\'s Office, 6000 Sheriff\'s Place, Bourne, MA 02532, Phone: (508) 563-4210, Fax: (580) 563-4288, Email:

  • 2 Ocean View Dr. (Lat: 41.844194 Lon: -69.947194), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 0 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRPW608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4.46300 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2022, Expiration Date: 03/25/2032, Certifier: Richard P Arena, Registrant: University Of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, 836 South Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, Phone: (508) 910-6377, Email:

  • Lat: 41.866639 Lon: -69.980000, Call Sign: WRYU709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.300 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Francesca Pillon, Registrant: Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC, 245 Hembree Park Drive, Ste. 110, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (404) 835-6716, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BS03XC321, 2740 Nasuet Rd. (Lat: 41.867056 Lon: -69.981028), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQPU657,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2012, Expiration Date: 08/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

142 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Eastham)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11971, N11971, N-11971, Serial Number: 15075749, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Gsi Corp, 15 Fallon Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
  • Aircraft: BAUDER JAMES B8-M (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MCCULLOCH 4318A&E/0-100 (72 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4695, N4695, N-4695, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/2015
    Registrant (Individual): James L Bauder, 355 Governor Prence Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
  • Aircraft: BEECH B23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7660R, N7660R, N-7660R, Serial Number: M-1282, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Sherwood P Jr Doolittle, 95 S Sunken Meadow Rd, Eastham, MA 02642

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 31. The highest number of fire incidents - 56 took place in 2004, and the least - 19 in 2015. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Eastham, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (56.9%), and Outside Fires (31.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Eastham, MA
    • 29856.9%Structure Fires
    • 16531.5%Outside Fires
    • 377.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 244.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Eastham, MA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Eastham, Massachusetts:

  • Town Crier Motel, 3620 State Hwy, Eastham, Massachusetts 02642 , Phone: (508) 255-4000, Fax: (508) 255-7491
  • Four Points By Sheraton Eastham, 3800 State Hwy, Eastham, Massachusetts 02642 , Phone: (508) 255-5000
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Eastham, Massachusetts
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eastham, MA
  • 67.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.0%Utility gas
  • 9.9%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 1.2%Coal or coke
  • 1.1%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eastham, MA
  • 54.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.2%Electricity
  • 12.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.9%Utility gas


Eastham 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 significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Eastham on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories (population 1,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #7 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 highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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