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Population in 2010: 1,779.
Population change since 2000: +1.4%
 
Males: 896  (50.4%)
Females: 883  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

48.2 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01223.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $88,915 (it was $46,806 in 2000)
Becket:

$88,915
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,034 (it was $21,861 in 2000)

Becket town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $304,858 (it was $114,000 in 2000)
Becket:

$304,858
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $357,971; detached houses: $376,086; townhouses or other attached units: $341,816; in 2-unit structures: $250,940; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $400,871; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $281,990; mobile homes: $80,872
March 2022 cost of living index in Becket: 96.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Becket, MA (2010)
    • 1,69995.5%White alone
    • 331.9%Hispanic
    • 201.1%Two or more races
    • 110.6%Black alone
    • 80.4%Asian alone
    • 40.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.2%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Becket, Massachusetts as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Becket is 890 to 1.


Crime rates in Becket 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)		1
(54.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(56.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(58.8)		1
(51.7)
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
(54.9)		2
(112.4)		1
(55.9)		0
(0.0)		4
(225.0)		4
(224.8)		5
(281.4)		2
(113.7)		5
(286.7)		3
(174.8)		3
(174.0)		5
(292.6)		1
(58.8)		4
(206.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		21
(1,153)		32
(1,799)		47
(2,626)		7
(392.4)		20
(1,125)		14
(787.0)		9
(506.5)		10
(568.5)		11
(630.7)		5
(291.4)		1
(58.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(117.6)		2
(103.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		20
(1,098)		29
(1,630)		10
(558.7)		2
(112.1)		7
(393.7)		10
(562.1)		3
(168.8)		3
(170.6)		1
(57.3)		10
(582.8)		3
(174.0)		5
(292.6)		3
(176.5)		4
(206.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(112.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(56.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(117.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(206.8)
Arson
(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)
City-Data.com crime index179.5222.6217.336.4139.5122.5143.569.4103.878.745.879.674.1114.8

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 Becket, MA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.94
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: Irish (19.6%), English (16.5%), French (13.7%), Italian (12.5%), German (11.4%), Polish (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1765

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 46.3 square miles.

Population density: 38 people per square mile   (very low).

Becket, Massachusetts map

44 residents are foreign born (1.3% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:

2.5%
Massachusetts:

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

1.0% ($1,105)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (26.2 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (102.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (106.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Otis, MA (2.4 miles ),
Tyringham, MA (2.5 miles ),
Middlefield, MA (2.5 miles ),
Chester, MA (2.7 miles ),
Washington, MA (2.8 miles ),
Lee, MA (3.0 miles ),
Blandford, MA (3.1 miles ),
Monterey, MA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.27 N, Longitude: 73.08 W

Area code: 413

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $433,300
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $283,400
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $283,400
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $1,166,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $310,300
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $732,400
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $732,400
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $575,100
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $295,100
  • 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $224,700
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $230,800
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $243,900
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $168,000
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $494,200
  • 2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $187,000
  • 2007: 23 buildings, average cost: $198,300
  • 2006: 28 buildings, average cost: $231,300
  • 2005: 29 buildings, average cost: $226,600
  • 2004: 25 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2003: 24 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $184,500
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,500
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $175,300
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $288,300
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $175,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Becket, MA residents
Average permit cost in Becket, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Becket, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Paper (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Paper (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Paper (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Becket, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)

Average climate in Becket, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.2. This is about average.

City:

63.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Becket-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the Becket town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 15.3 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Becket-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 132.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 158.1 miles away from Becket 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 156.6 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 113.5 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 153.3 miles away from Becket center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 396.0 miles away from the city 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).
Becket topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Becket:

  • LEE REGIONAL VNA INC. (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LEE, MA)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-LAUREL LAKE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LEE, MA)
  • NURSING CARE CENTER AT KIMBALL (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • EDGECOMBE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • KIMBALL FARMS NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • BERKSHIRE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SANDISFIELD, MA)
  • PROVIDENCE CARE CENTER - LENOX (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LENOX, MA)

Amtrak station near Becket:

  • 16 miles: PITTSFIELD (DEPOT ST. BTW NORTH & CENTER STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Becket:

  • Westfield State University (about 18 miles; Westfield, MA; Full-time enrollment: 5,548)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 23 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Smith College (about 23 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 27 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 28 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,750)
  • American International College (about 29 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Springfield College (about 30 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 3,144)

Public elementary/middle school in Becket:

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Library in Becket:

  • BECKET ATHENAEUM, INC. (Operating income: $76,717; Location: 3367 MAIN STREET, ROUTE 8; 14,514 books; 477 audio materials; 1,804 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 18 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The correct name of the school in Becket is Becket Washington School, which houses Preschool through 5th grade. added by Laura Dumouchel, Principal
  • The correct name of the school in Becket is Becket Washington School, which houses Preschool through 5th grade.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Becket: Becket Fire Department Station 2 (A), Becket Fire Department Station 1 (B), Becket Arts Center (C), Becket Athenaeum (D), Becket Town Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Becket: First Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Horn Pond (A), Shaw Pond (B), Thomas Pond (C), Ward Pond (D), Nottingham Lake (E), Little Robin Lake (F), Upper Goose Pond (G), Silver Shield Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Yokum Brook (A), West Branch Walker Brook (B), Tyne Brook (C), Spark Brook (D), Shaker Mill Brook (E), Savery Brook (F), Rudd Pond Brook (G), Palmer Brook (H), Morgan Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Becket include: North Becket Village Historic District (1), Becket Center Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Becket Land Trust & Historic Quarry (Museums; 12 Brooker Hill Rd) (1), Becket Athenaeum Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Main Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotel: Becket Motel Inc (29 Chester Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Hannah Tracy Cutler - Abolitionist, Eliza R. Snow - Lyricist, Norman Wait Harris - Banker.

Berkshire 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 Becket and their reported violations in the past:

YMCA CAMP BECKET (Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from AUG-27-2012 to MAR-15-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from AUG-27-2012 to FEB-20-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-27-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from MAY-16-2012 to AUG-27-2012)
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:

9.2%
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: 1.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.5%
Whole state:

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

1.8%
Whole state:

4.4%
15 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000
10 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Becket:

Marital status in Becket, MA
  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Becket:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Becket, MA (based on Berkshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,18732
Mainline Protestant9,89563
Other3,64720
Evangelical Protestant2,81728
Black Protestant2332
Orthodox2252
None64,215-
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: 33
Berkshire 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
Here:

15.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Berkshire County:

22.8%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.9%
State:

16.5%

Businesses in Becket, MA

  • YMCA: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Becket:

  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSBS (860 AM; 3 kW; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Becket:

  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WUPE (95.9 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Becket:

  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Becket, Massachusetts
  • Fatal accident count43
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents52
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:14
  • Fatalities47
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents79
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Massachusetts average
  • Fatal accident count14026
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents19575
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons4740
  • Fatalities15142
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents32330
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1296
See more detailed statistics of Becket fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 236ft / 71.7mTotal length
  • $39,782,000Total costs
  • 190,085Total average daily traffic
  • 25,715Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Becket, MA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 31920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 141950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 42000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Becket, MA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 60 Cross Street (98481) (Lat: 42.286694 Lon: -73.057278), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 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:

  • Becket East: 522 Johnson Road (Lat: 42.243972 Lon: -73.084278), Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKA691
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 10/23/2018, Expiration Date: 11/27/2028Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Main St (Lat: 42.333417 Lon: -73.082889), Call Sign: KNCJ825,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/1996, Expiration Date: 01/15/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Becket, Town Of, Main St, Becket, MA 01223, Phone: (413) 623-5513

  • Whalen Rd (Lat: 42.277306 Lon: -73.132056), Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: KLH899, Licensee ID: L00072829,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.180 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2005, Expiration Date: 03/14/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2013, Registrant: Massdot, Highway Division, 668 South Ave, Weston, MA 02493, Phone: (781) 431-5166, Fax: (781) 431-5169, Email:

  • Whalen Rd (Lat: 42.277306 Lon: -73.132056), Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WNHT933, Licensee ID: L00072829,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.240 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2005, Expiration Date: 10/25/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2013, Registrant: Massdot, Highway Division, 668 South Ave, Weston, MA 02493, Phone: (781) 431-5166, Fax: (781) 431-5169, Email:

  • Lat: 42.300556 Lon: -73.060556, Call Sign: WQTF292,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.765 MHz, 159.765 MHz, 159.855 MHz, 159.855 MHz, Grant Date: 01/22/2014, Expiration Date: 01/22/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2024, Certifier: Lukas T Horn, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • BECKET, 522 Johnsonroad (Lat: 42.244000 Lon: -73.084222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRBX500,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.982 MHz, Grant Date: 07/17/2018, Expiration Date: 07/17/2028, Certifier: John Ullrich, Registrant: Vcomm, L.L.C., 2540 Us Highway 130, Suite 101, Cranbury, NJ 08512, Phone: (609) 655-1200, Fax: (609) 409-1927, Email:

  • BECKET, 522 Johnson Road (Lat: 42.243972 Lon: -73.084222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRCB648,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.310 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2018, Expiration Date: 08/17/2028, Certifier: Thomas Grady, Registrant: Vcomm L.L.C., 2540 U.S Hwy 130 , Suite 101, Cranbury, NJ 08512, Phone: (609) 655-1200, Fax: (609) 409-1927, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BECKET-TOWER RD, Tower Rd (Lat: 42.278222 Lon: -73.132222), Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WSBR933,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2024, Expiration Date: 03/07/2034, Certifier: Matthew M Barstow, Registrant: Massachusetts, Commonwealth Of, 470 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01702, Phone: (508) 820-2264, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Becket)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8551W, N8551W, N-8551W, Serial Number: 28-10063, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Jean Yves Bougouin, 255 William Holmes Rd, Becket, MA 01223
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8567Y, N8567Y, N-8567Y, Serial Number: 30-1715, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/26/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Randy D Johnson, 304 High St, Becket, MA 01223, Other Owners: Johnson Lakilya N Brown

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Becket, MA
  • 39.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.5%Wood
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 1.8%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Becket, MA
  • 46.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.0%Electricity
  • 7.4%Wood
  • 3.7%Other fuel


Becket compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Becket on our top lists:

  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
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