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Population in 2010: 1,496.
Population change since 2000: -4.9%
 
Males: 749  (50.1%)
Females: 747  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

48.3 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01373.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $101,625 (it was $58,929 in 2000)
Whately:

$101,625
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,697 (it was $27,826 in 2000)

Whately town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $420,491 (it was $169,200 in 2000)
Whately:

$420,491
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $313,377; detached houses: $324,224; townhouses or other attached units: $284,225; in 2-unit structures: $287,978; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $183,938; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $249,762; mobile homes: $62,200
March 2022 cost of living index in Whately: 100.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Whately, MA (2010)
    • 1,44096.3%White alone
    • 261.7%Hispanic
    • 120.8%Black alone
    • 110.7%Two or more races
    • 60.4%Asian alone
    • 10.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Whately, Massachusetts as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whately is 374 to 1.


Crime rates in Whately 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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(66.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.0)
Robberies
(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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(63.7)		2
(133.7)		1
(66.4)		0
(0.0)		6
(397.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(65.7)		1
(65.3)		2
(128.3)		1
(62.9)		4
(254.1)		1
(62.9)		1
(61.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		5
(318.3)		4
(267.4)		7
(465.1)		5
(330.3)		3
(198.7)		1
(66.3)		0
(0.0)		4
(262.6)		9
(587.9)		2
(128.3)		2
(125.9)		3
(190.6)		1
(62.9)		2
(122.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		20
(1,273)		11
(735.3)		14
(930.2)		18
(1,189)		11
(728.5)		8
(530.5)		15
(986.8)		11
(722.3)		7
(457.2)		6
(384.9)		10
(629.3)		7
(444.7)		6
(377.1)		5
(305.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(133.7)		1
(66.4)		0
(0.0)		3
(198.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(131.6)		1
(65.7)		1
(65.3)		1
(64.1)		5
(314.7)		1
(63.5)		2
(125.7)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(63.7)		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)
City-Data.com crime index85.985.688.470.7138.478.950.065.777.755.271.787.042.181.8

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 Whately, MA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.32
Massachusetts average:

2.51
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Ancestries: Polish (27.9%), Irish (16.7%), English (15.5%), French (12.5%), German (10.2%), Italian (9.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1771

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 20.2 square miles.

Population density: 74 people per square mile   (very low).

Whately, Massachusetts map

49 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 0.7% North America).

This town:

3.1%
Massachusetts:

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

1.6% ($2,736)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (19.1 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (79.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (127.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

South Deerfield, MA (1.7 miles ),
Sunderland, MA (2.0 miles ),
Deerfield, MA (2.3 miles ),
Hatfield, MA (2.3 miles ),
Williamsburg, MA (2.3 miles ),
Conway, MA (2.4 miles ),
North Amherst, MA (2.5 miles ),
Hadley, MA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.44 N, Longitude: 72.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 413

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $697,500
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $523,300
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $373,300
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $371,300
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $397,300
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $266,100
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $307,500
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $325,100
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $312,700
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $240,600
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $343,900
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $351,400
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $322,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $360,700
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $285,200
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $230,600
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $286,900
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $283,500
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $214,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $104,900
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $159,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $124,100
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $106,900
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $120,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Whately, MA residents
Average permit cost in Whately, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Whately, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Whately, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Carpenters (3.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.6%)

Average climate in Whately, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Whately, Massachusetts average temperatures Whately, Massachusetts average precipitation Whately, Massachusetts humidity Whately, Massachusetts wind speed Whately, Massachusetts snowfall Whately, Massachusetts sunshine Whately, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.4. This is about average.

City:

74.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.346. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.346
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.01. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.01
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Whately-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Whately town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 tornado 27.5 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Whately-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 70% 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 135.3 miles away from Whately center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 152.7 miles away from Whately 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 151.4 miles away from the city 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 89.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 128.0 miles away from Whately center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.5 miles away from Whately 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 Franklin County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 10

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Whately:

  • COZY CORNER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SUNDERLAND, MA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • OVERLOOK AT NORTHAMPTON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LEEDS, MA)
  • LINDA MANOR EXTENDED CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LEEDS, MA)
  • SERVICENET HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • NORTHAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, Acute Care - Veterans Administration, about 8 miles away; LEEDS, MA)

Amtrak station near Whately:

  • 8 miles: AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whately:

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 7 miles; Amherst, MA; Full-time enrollment: 26,583)
  • Smith College (about 9 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 14 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 18 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Westfield State University (about 24 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 5,548)
  • American International College (about 24 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 24 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,750)

Public elementary/middle school in Whately:

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Library in Whately:

  • S. WHITE DICKINSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $50,309; Location: 202 CHESTNUT PLAIN ROAD; 14,527 books; 365 audio materials; 783 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 16 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Whately: Quontquont Farm (A), Whately Fire Department (B), Whately Elementary School Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Whately Center Cemetery (1), Holy Ghost Cemetery (2), East Whately Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Northampton Reservoir (A), Roaring Brook Reservoir (B), Northampton Reservoir Upper (C), Great Swamp (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jimmy Nolan Brook (A), Great Swamp Brook (B), Ground Brook (C), Esther Brook (D), Avery Brook (E), Second Brook (F), Sugerloaf Brook (G), Bloody Brook (H), First Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Aaron E. Waite - Politician, Chris Haffey - Inline skater.

Franklin 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 Whately and their reported violations in the past:

WHATELY WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,000, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
WHATELY WATER DISTRICT (Address: NICHOLAS JONES , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from JUL-15-2013 to JUL-19-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.7%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.6%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

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

2.3%
Whole state:

4.4%
11 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
10 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Whately:

Marital status in Whately, MA
  • Never married: 34.2%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Whately:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whately, MA (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,50915
Mainline Protestant4,61738
Evangelical Protestant2,07920
Other1,58021
None46,587-
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: 26
This county:

3.63 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Franklin County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Franklin County:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Franklin County:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Franklin County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

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

7.5%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.2%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Franklin County:

15.1%
Massachusetts:

16.5%
Businesses in Whately, MA
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Strongest AM radio stations in Whately:

  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPNI (1430 AM; 5 kW; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHMP (1400 AM; 1 kW; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whately:

  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WEIB (106.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: CUTTING EDGE BROADCASTING, 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)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • WGAJ (91.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MA; Owner: TRUATEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY)
  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRSI (93.9 FM; TURNERS FALLS, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMUA (91.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Whately:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W35BK (Channel 35; PLAINFIELD, MA; Owner: LYDIA SYLVANE STOCKWELL)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • Whately, Massachusetts
  • Fatal accident count18
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents21
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:9
  • Fatalities23
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Massachusetts average
  • Fatal accident count7056
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9938
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2096
  • Fatalities7553
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents16393
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1167
See more detailed statistics of Whately fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.8mTotal length
  • $41,579,000Total costs
  • 47,688Total average daily traffic
  • 2,938Total average daily truck traffic
  • 61,094Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Whately, MA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 61990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Whately, MA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Whately)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • STATION, Lat: 42.437583 Lon: -72.655083, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTV329,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.331 MHz, 956.331 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2009, Expiration Date: 05/16/2019, Cancellation Date: 07/20/2019, Registrant: Itron, Inc., 2818 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 891-3636, Fax: (509) 891-3334, Email:

  • Primary, Lat: 42.437778 Lon: -72.646417, Type: Tower, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: WQND259,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2010, Expiration Date: 12/20/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2021, Certifier: Richard C Chedester, Registrant: Whately Wimax Association, 260 Haydenvelle Rd, Whately, MA 01093, Phone: (413) 665-0176, Email:

  • CT13XC243, 79 Christian Ln. Lot 9 (Lat: 42.445667 Lon: -72.620750), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 53.9 m, Call Sign: WQPU531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2012, Expiration Date: 08/17/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2022, 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:

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  • Call Sign: N1OWI, Licensee ID: L00625680, Grant Date: 02/04/2013, Expiration Date: 04/20/2023, Certifier: Wendy S Curtis, Registrant: Wendy S Curtis, Whately, MA 01093

  • Call Sign: KB1FVU, Licensee ID: L00295881, Grant Date: 11/02/2000, Expiration Date: 11/02/2010, Cancellation Date: 11/03/2012, Certifier: Mark B Boyer, Registrant: Mark B Boyer, Whately, MA 01093

  • Call Sign: KB1GQZ, Licensee ID: L00348355, Grant Date: 04/19/2001, Expiration Date: 04/19/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2013, Certifier: Theodore J Boyer, Registrant: Theodore J Boyer, 33 Webber Rd, Whately, MA 01093

  • Call Sign: KB1IPR, Licensee ID: L00548227, Grant Date: 12/10/2022, Expiration Date: 07/22/2032, Certifier: Richard C Chedester, Registrant: Richard C Chedester, Whately, MA 01093


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 150MK, N150MK, N-150MK, Serial Number: 15061488, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/08/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Kuehlmuss, Po Box 815, Whately, MA 01093
  • 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: 19101, N19101, N-19101, Serial Number: 15074170, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 12/27/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Randall S Nickerson, Po Box 123, Whately, MA 01093
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2836P, N2836P, N-2836P, Serial Number: 22-3133, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Kuehlmuss, Po Box 815, Whately, MA 01093
  • Aircraft: MICHAEL KUEHLMUSS 37K-16 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 3QX, N3QX, N-3QX, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 02/11/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Kuehlmuss, Po Box 815, Whately, MA 01093
  • Aircraft: RAVEN S55A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 74RS, N74RS, N-74RS, Serial Number: S55A-233, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 04/02/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 05/31/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Michael Kuehlmuss, Po Box 815, Whately, MA 01093, Other Owners: Wendy S Curtis
  • Aircraft: SHARPE SA-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 889, N889, N-889, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Kuehlmuss, Po Box 815, Whately, MA 01093
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9317P, N9317P, N-9317P, Serial Number: 24-4813, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 10/14/1988
    Registrant (Individual): John H Futter, Po Box 293, Whately, MA 01093

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 fires per year is 14. The highest number of reported fires - 28 took place in 2005, and the least - 4 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Whately, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.3%), and Structure Fires (36.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Whately, MA
    • 10745.3%Outside Fires
    • 8736.9%Structure Fires
    • 3715.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Whately, MA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whately, MA
  • 69.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Wood
  • 5.9%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whately, MA
  • 60.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.2%Wood
  • 9.0%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Electricity


Whately 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.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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