Raynham Center, Massachusetts
Raynham Center is a community of 4,841 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Raynham Center
Townapedia lists 72 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Harris Street Bridge, Abiathar King Williams House, Abiezar Dean House and Pine Swamp.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Raynham Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Raynham Center
Raynham Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Raynham, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Raynham Center had a population of 4,365.
From the Wikipedia article Raynham Center, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Harris Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Taunton, Massachusetts
Museums and landmarks72
Abiathar King Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Taunton, Massachusetts
Abiezar Dean House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Taunton, Massachusetts
Albert Field Tack Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Factory in Taunton, Massachusetts
Alfred Paull House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Taunton, Massachusetts
Ambrose Lincoln, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Taunton, Massachusetts
Barnum School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic school building in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol County Courthouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
C.J.H. Bassett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Calvin T. Macomber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Capt. David Vickery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Fire station in Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
Charles R. Atwood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Taunton, MA, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
60 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes18
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
19 Cape Road, Taunton
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship12
North Taunton Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. Mary's Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Union Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Union Mission Chapel-Historical Hall
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Winslow Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Winthrop Street Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare3
Map of Raynham Center
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 4.9 in | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Taunton Hcn (2 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
Bristol County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Taunton 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Bridgewater Town 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Middleborough Center 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- North Lakeville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Norton Center 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Brockton 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Mansfield Center 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Attleboro 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Abington 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Fall River 15 mi south, about 24 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
- Johnson Pond, Raynham Center MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- 115 High St Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Taunton State Hospital Dome, Jack E. Boucher, Public domain
- C.J.H. Bassett House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whittenton Fire Station, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Reed Barton Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Samuel Washburn House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TauntonMA RichardGodfreyHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eldridge House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JonathanDeanHouse, Unknown, possibly "T.W." of the Taunton Historical Society (see National Register nomination at above link), Public domain
- Walker School Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- TauntonMA AbiezarDeanHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington School Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 104 Field St Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Stone House Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Hopewell School, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Kilmer Fire Station, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 119 High Street Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Taunton Central Fire Station, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Taunton Public Library front view 2015, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Field Tack Company, Unknown author, CC0
- WC Beattie House, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Henry Morse House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TauntonMA LloydDeanHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 312 West Brittania Street, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TauntonMA LeonardSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gen. George Godfrey House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TauntonMA AmbroseLincolnJrHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higgins-Hodgeman House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Colony Station Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- TauntonMA GeorgeDeanHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TauntonMA SarahAHaskinsHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- H. P. Thomas House, Weir Village MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robertson Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Historic Home East Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Enoch Williams House, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Taunton Fire Station, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- TauntonMA TisdaleMorseHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morse House Taunton, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 58 Tremont Street, Taunton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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