Pepperell, Massachusetts
Pepperell is a community of 1,971 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Pepperell
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oak Hill, Pepperell Center Historic District and Pepperell Pound.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Pepperell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pepperell
Pepperell is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Pepperell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,390 at the 2020 census, out of 11,604 in the entire town of Pepperell.
From the Wikipedia article Pepperell (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Pepperell Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
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Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare1
Map of Pepperell
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 14°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nashua Cwsu (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nashua Airport (ASH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- East Pepperell 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Groton 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Nashua 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Ayer 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lunenburg 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Devens 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Hudson 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Shirley 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Fitchburg 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Milford 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pepperell Town Hall, Pepperell MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Lawrence Library Pepperell (6236995141), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Pepperell Police (6237521352), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Community Church of Pepperell (6237514374), Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Pepperell covered bridge, Hollis1138 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Penstock and powerhouse, East Pepperell MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Pepperell freight house, December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mine Brook culvert in North Pepperell (2), December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mine Brook culvert in North Pepperell (1), December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heald Street Orchard, Pepperell MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lawrence Library, Pepperell, MA, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- South abutment of Nissitissit River railroad bridge, December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nashua River Fallfish, Jay Guarneri, CC BY-SA 4.0
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