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| Here: | 3.8% |
| Massachusetts: | 3.5% |
- Health care (10.4%)
- Construction (10.4%)
- Educational services (8.7%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.1%)
- Metal & metal products (4.2%)
- Public administration (4.2%)
- Construction (19.4%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (9.4%)
- Paper (6.8%)
- Metal & metal products (6.8%)
- Educational services (6.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
- Public administration (4.2%)
- Health care (22.4%)
- Educational services (10.9%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (8.5%)
- Printing & related support activities (5.5%)
- Social assistance (5.5%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
- Other healthcare support occupations (3.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.2%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
- Woodworkers (4.2%)
- Electricians (4.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
- Computer specialists (3.7%)
- Other healthcare support occupations (8.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
- Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.8%)
- Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
- Accountants and auditors (3.6%)
Average climate in Savoy, Massachusetts
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.4. This is about average.
| City: | 69.4 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 1.71. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.71 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 26.8 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.17. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.17 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Savoy-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Savoy town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 30.3 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Savoy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 115.5 miles away from Savoy center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 137.2 miles away from Savoy 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 135.7 miles away from Savoy center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 95.0 miles away from Savoy center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 137.8 miles away from Savoy center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.9 miles away from Savoy 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 Berkshire County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Savoy:
- NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMPREHENSIVE CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; ADAMS, MA)
- HOSPICE OF N BERKSHIRE INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ADAMS, MA)
- NORTH ADAMS COMMONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- ADAMS N H OF N ADAMS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- WILLIAMSTOWN COMMONS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA)
- CRANEVILLE PLACE AT DALTON (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DALTON, MA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Savoy:
- Williams College (about 13 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,141)
- Smith College (about 27 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 29 miles; Amherst, MA; FT enrollment: 26,583)
- Mount Holyoke College (about 33 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
- Holyoke Community College (about 34 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
- Westfield State University (about 34 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 5,548)
- Hudson Valley Community College (about 35 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Savoy Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: New State Cemetery (1), Brier Cemetery (2), New State Cemetery (3), The Tomb Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: South Pond (A), Tannery Pond (B), Bog Pond (C), Burnett Pond (D), Tyler Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tilton Brook (A), Tannery Brook (B), Horsefords Brook (C), Brown Brook (D), Black Brook (E), Savoy Hollow Brook (F), Ross Brook (G), Parker Brook (H), Drowned Land Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Duane Leroy Bliss - Businessman.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Massachusetts: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 65.1% |
| Whole state: | 63.0% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 9.4% |
| Whole state: | 7.0% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
- Gay men: 1.7% of all households
| This town: | 5.4% |
| Whole state: | 9.3% |
| This town: | 1.2% |
| Whole state: | 4.4% |
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.0 |
| Massachusetts average: | 13.1 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Savoy, MA (based on Berkshire County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 50,187 | 32 |
| Mainline Protestant | 9,895 | 63 |
| Other | 3,647 | 20 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 2,817 | 28 |
| Black Protestant | 233 | 2 |
| Orthodox | 225 | 2 |
| None | 64,215 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 33
| This county: | 2.54 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 1.98 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
| Berkshire County: | 1.61 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 2.22 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 53
| Berkshire County: | 4.08 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.77 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 195
| Berkshire County: | 15.00 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 8.76 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 8.0% |
| State: | 8.1% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Berkshire County: | 22.8% |
| Massachusetts: | 22.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Berkshire County: | 9.9% |
| Massachusetts: | 16.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Savoy:
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
- WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WNAW (1230 AM; 1 kW; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Savoy:
- WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WMNB (100.1 FM; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
- WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
- WUPE (95.9 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
- WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
- WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
- WRSI (93.9 FM; TURNERS FALLS, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Savoy:
- WCDC-TV (Channel 19; ADAMS, MA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
- W35BK (Channel 35; PLAINFIELD, MA; Owner: LYDIA SYLVANE STOCKWELL)
- W38DL (Channel 38; ADAMS, ETC., MA; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
Savoy fatal accident list:
Oct 6, 2007 03:05 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 42.606294, Lon: -72.994194, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 4, 2005 03:19 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 42.694960, Lon: -73.042400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 1, 2004 03:00 PM, Sr-116, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 4, 2005 03:19 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 42.694960, Lon: -73.042400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 1, 2004 03:00 PM, Sr-116, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 14Number of bridges
- 52ft / 16.2mTotal length
- $10,632,000Total costs
- 9,790Total average daily traffic
- 1,396Total average daily truck traffic
- 11,300Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 91930-1939
- 11940-1949
- 21950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 12000-2009
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1- 215 Windsor Rd (98482) (Lat: 42.554528 Lon: -73.038611), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: KNKA666
Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/05/2018, Expiration Date: 10/01/2028, 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:
1- Borden Mountain (Lat: 42.600083 Lon: -73.027611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 33 m, Call Sign: WPMZ626,
Assigned Frequencies: 33.4800 MHz, 33.5400 MHz, 33.8600 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/1999, Expiration Date: 04/13/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2004, Certifier: John Taylor, Registrant: Motorola Inc, 9 Hazelnut Ln, Londonderry, NH 03053, Fax: (603) 434-0070
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
7- 2.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 42.600083 Lon: -73.027583), Overall height: 33.2 m, Call Sign: WNTZ232,
Assigned Frequencies: 6730.62 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/1995, Expiration Date: 06/13/2000, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000, Phone: (617) 935-3424
- SAVOY, 2.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 42.600083 Lon: -73.027611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 33.2 m, Call Sign: WPXE364,
Assigned Frequencies: 6731.25 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 10621.2 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2023, Expiration Date: 03/17/2033, Certifier: Linda Dunlevy, Registrant: Franklin Regional Council Of Governments, 12 Olive St Ste 2, Greenfield, MA 01301-3351, Phone: (413) 774-3167, Fax: (413) 774-3169, Email:
- BORDEN MTN, Tower Road (Lat: 42.600083 Lon: -73.027333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQDH236,
Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz, 957.550 MHz, 957.150 MHz, 934.375 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2005, Expiration Date: 08/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/24/2015, Certifier: Russell Sienkiewcz, Registrant: Cromack Industries, Inc., 22 Rockland Rd, Greenfield, MA 01302, Phone: (413) 774-6500, Email:
- Borden Mtn., Tower Road, Off Adams Rd. (Lat: 42.600222 Lon: -73.027500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.9 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: WQGV326,
Assigned Frequencies: 6078.62 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6695.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2017, Expiration Date: 04/24/2027, Certifier: John Nachilly, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:
- SAVOY, Cory Road Fire Lookout Twr (Lat: 42.600361 Lon: -73.029556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31 m, Call Sign: WQHU379,
Assigned Frequencies: 958.350 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2007, Expiration Date: 11/07/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2018, Certifier: William Brown, Registrant: Cromack Industries, Inc., Greenfield, MA 01302, Phone: (413) 774-6513, Email:
- BORDEN MTN, Tower Rd, Sw Of The Intersection Of Adams Rd And Bannis Rd 2.7 Mi N Of (Lat: 42.601194 Lon: -73.027611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.9 m, Call Sign: WQNC842,
Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 10603.1 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 10643.1 MHz, 10627.5 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2020, Expiration Date: 12/21/2030, Certifier: Charles B Sutherland, Registrant: Massachusetts, Commonwealth Of, 470 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01702, Phone: (508) 820-2264, Email:
- BORDEN SAVOY, End Of Tower Road (Lat: 42.601194 Lon: -73.027611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WRFL549, Licensee ID: L00758938,
Assigned Frequencies: 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2020, Expiration Date: 03/24/2030, Certifier: Thomas Grady, Registrant: Berkshire County Sheriffs Office, 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201, Phone: (413) 447-7117, Fax: (413) 448-5328, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Savoy)FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8255G, N8255G, N-8255G, Serial Number: 177RG0155, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 06/16/2008
Registrant (Individual): John Bromback, 1107 Main Rd, Savoy, MA 01256
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 41.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 23.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 22.4%Wood
- 8.2%Electricity
- 3.7%Coal or coke
- 52.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 35.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 11.8%Electricity
Savoy compared to Massachusetts state average:
- Median house value below 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 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.