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Spencer, Massachusetts
Spencer is a community of 5,661 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Spencer
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Spencer Town Center Historic District and Barnes-Hill House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 73 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Spencer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spencer
Spencer is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Spencer in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,810 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Spencer (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks11
Spencer Town Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Massachusetts, USA
Barnes-Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Camp Atwater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Summer camp in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
Grove Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school building in Spencer, Massachusetts
Pleasant Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Spencer, Massachusetts
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes5
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
72 West Main Street, Spencer
Mo-Fr 04:00-20:00; Sa-Su 04:30-20:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
North Brookfield Elementary
School · 4.9 mi
10 New School Drive, North Brookfield
Healthcare1
Map of Spencer
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 3.5 in | 18.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 3.3 in | 21.2 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 26°F | 4.2 in | 13.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 4.3 in | 14.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Worcester Rgnl Ap 72510 (6 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
Worcester County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- East Brookfield 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- North Brookfield 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- West Brookfield 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Rutland 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Worcester 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Warren 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Fiskdale 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Oxford 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Sturbridge 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Southbridge Town 13 mi south, about 21 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
- Main Street, Spencer MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (34), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
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- Spencer Center - panoramio (23), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
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- Spencer Center - panoramio (17), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (19), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (16), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (30), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (32), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer bloomin baskets, Historybuff61, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (31), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (29), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (36), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Spencer Center - panoramio (27), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
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