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Hampden County

Population in July 2009: 5,386. Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 

Males: 2,602  (48.3%)
Females: 2,784  (51.7%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
Massachusetts median age:  36.5 years

Zip codes: 01036.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $77,385 (it was $65,662 in 2000)
Hampden:

$77,385
Massachusetts:

$64,081
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $32,780

Hampden town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $283,309 (it was $160,900 in 2000)
Hampden:

$283,309
Massachusetts:

$338,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $314,497; Detached houses: $314,929; Townhouses or other attached units: $196,262
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Hampden races chart
  • White alone - 5,060 (97.9%)
  • Hispanic - 33 (0.6%)
  • Two or more races - 26 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 22 (0.4%)
  • Black alone - 8 (0.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 10 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 12 (0.2%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Hampden: 119.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (20.5%), Italian (18.5%), Irish (17.5%), French (14.4%), Polish (10.5%), German (10.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1878

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 19.6 square miles.

Population density: 274 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hampden:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hampden town:

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

156 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 0.7% North America).

This town:  3.0%
Massachusetts:  12.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Hampden town:  1.6% ($2,513)
Massachusetts:  1.3% ($2,336)
Hampden satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MA (7.4 miles , pop. 152,082).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (70.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (113.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Wilbraham, MA (2.1 miles ), East Longmeadow, MA (2.2 miles ), Somers, CT (2.3 miles ), Monson, MA (2.3 miles ), Central Somers, CT (2.3 miles ), Wilbraham, MA (2.3 miles ), Monson Center, MA (2.4 miles ), Springfield, MA (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $207,500
  • 1998: 24 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $364,600
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $184,100
  • 2002: 20 buildings, average cost: $219,500
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $209,000
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $299,400
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $273,100
  • 2007: 46 buildings, average cost: $208,500
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $431,300
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $295,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $233,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.06 N, Longitude: 72.42 W

Area code: 413

Hampden household income distribution Hampden home values distribution


 

Crime in Hampden by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0001113110
per 100,000 0.00.00.018.918.918.756.418.518.70.0
Robberies 0012011102
per 100,000 0.00.019.037.80.018.718.818.50.038.7
Assaults 8524535702
per 100,000 154.095.538.075.594.356.194.0129.60.038.7
Burglaries 23332228181813101822
per 100,000 442.6630.4418.5528.8339.6336.5244.3185.2336.7425.5
Thefts 42342923312431273641
per 100,000 808.3649.5551.6434.4584.8448.7582.6499.9673.4793.0
Auto thefts 6338241332
per 100,000 115.557.357.1151.137.774.818.855.556.138.7
Arson 3103010100
per 100,000 57.719.10.056.70.018.70.018.50.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 106.897.071.6111.787.081.9115.286.572.386.8

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 15 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Massachusetts average:

2.52

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.9%
Massachusetts:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (11%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)
  • Registered nurses (12%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Work and jobs in Hampden: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Hampden, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Hampden-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Hampden town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 tornado 30.8 miles away from the town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hampden-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Massachusetts state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 20.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.8 miles away from Hampden center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 22.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/1996 at 20:22:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 65.8 miles away from Hampden center
On 1/10/1999 at 10:52:16, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampden County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

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

Birthplace of: Dan Haseltine - Rock singer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Hampden:

  • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 69 miles away; HUDSON, NY)
  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 75 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SETON HEALTH SYSTEM-ST MARY'S CAMPUS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 75 miles away; TROY, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Hampden, MA

Amtrak stations near Hampden:

  • 10 miles: SPRINGFIELD (66 LYMAN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: WINDSOR LOCKS (S. MAIN ST. (RTE. 159)) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: WINDSOR (41 CENTRAL ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.hampden.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hampden:

  • Western New England College (about 7 miles; Springfield, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,859)
  • Springfield College (about 8 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,366)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 9 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 15 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 3,973)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 16 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,232)
  • Westfield State College (about 20 miles; Westfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,632)
  • University of Connecticut (about 20 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 21,191)

Public elementary/middle schools in Hampden:

  • GREEN MEADOWS ELEM (Students: 363; Location: 38 NORTH RD; Grades: Primary Kindergarten Enrollment-4th grade Enrollment)
  • THORNTON BURGESS (Students: 297; Location: 85 WILBRAHAM RD; Grades: 5th grade Enrollment-8th grade Enrollment)
See full list of schools located in Hampden, School District:

Library in Hampden:

  • HAMPDEN FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $92,993; Location: 625 MAIN ST.; 26,801 books; 884 audio materials; 1,928 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 49 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Hampden: Hampden Country Club (A), East Longmeadow Rod and Gun Club (B), Hampden Fire Department (C), Emilie Steere Library (D), Hampden Public Library (E), Hampden Town Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Hampden Mini-Mall Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Hampden: Federated Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: The Old Cemetery (1), Prospect Hill Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Goodwill Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Brook (A), East Brook (B), Temple Brook (C), West Brook (D), Skerry Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Hampden include: Gerrish Park (1), Hampden Memorial Recreational Park (2), Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Historical Society of the Town of Hampden (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 616 Main Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Hampden County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.5. This is about average.
City:

30.5
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.380. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.380
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.37. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.37
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 6.34. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.34
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

27.6
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.0. This is significantly better than average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.
City:

14.0
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.08. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.08
U.S.:

9.59

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hampden and their reported violations in the past:

MARY LYON NURSING HOME (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-28-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and DEC-26-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-01-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-26-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2000 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-26-2001)
HAMPDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY (Population served: 59, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 109 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hampden that have no violations reported:

  • SCANTIC VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Massachusetts:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  80.5%
Whole state:  64.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.2%
Whole state:

9.3%

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

1.6%
Whole state:

4.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hampden, MA


86 people in nursing homes

Hampden compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above 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 above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Hampden (2011 data):

  • Monson Savings Bank: Hampden Branch at 15 Somers Road, branch established on 1998/08/07. Info updated 2011/09/07: Bank assets: $246.4 mil, Deposits: $206.7 mil, headquarters in Monson, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Monson Financial Services Mhc

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (50%)
  • Utility gas (36%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Hampden County Massachusetts:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Hampden (based on Hampden County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 64.76%
Here64.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristJewishAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents80.9%3.8%3.6%1.9%1.5%
Congregations30.4%13.0%4.0%7.7%5.7%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1.5%1.0%1.0%0.8%4.0%
Congregations6.9%5.3%1.6%2.0%23.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 90
Hampden County:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 86
Hampden County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 112
Hampden County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 335
Here:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Hampden County:

25.9%
Massachusetts:

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

16.2%
State:

16.5%

3.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,951 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.44%
Massachusetts average:

6.31%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($341 average AGI)
Hampden County:

0.07%
Massachusetts average:

0.28%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hampshire County, MA  0.78% ($35,301 average AGI)
from Worcester County, MA  0.29% ($43,516)
from Hartford County, CT  0.27% ($45,440)


4.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,647 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.29%
Massachusetts average:

6.91%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($430 average AGI)
Hampden County:

0.07%
Massachusetts average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hampshire County, MA  0.77% ($38,198 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  0.38% ($47,087)
to Worcester County, MA  0.25% ($38,860)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hampden:

  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHNP (1600 AM; 3 kW; EAST LONGMEADOW, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSPR (1270 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ANTONIO F. AND HELENA R. GOIS, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WARE (1250 AM; 5 kW; WARE, MA; Owner: SUCCESS SIGNAL BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hampden:

  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRS (96.1 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMAS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: LAPPIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWFX (100.1 FM; SOUTHBRIDGE, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCH (103.5 FM; HOLYOKE, MA; Owner: HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WORC-FM (98.9 FM; WEBSTER, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Hampden:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WDMR-LP (Channel 65; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W12CL (Channel 12; GRANBY, CT; Owner: SALVATORE MINNITI)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Hampden, Massachusetts:
  • Fatal accident count: 12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 13
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 32
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Massachusetts average:
  • Fatal accident count: 92
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 128
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 30
  • Fatalities: 99
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 211
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11

See more detailed statistics of Hampden fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 8
Total length: 9 meters (30ft)
Total costs: $4,227,000
Total average daily traffic: 9,652
Total average daily truck traffic: 551
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 15,245

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hampden)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Town Hall Main St (Lat: 42.064528 Lon: -72.413972), Call Sign: KNDL369, Licensee ID: L00072742
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2002, Expiration Date: 08/05/2012
    Registrant: Hampden, Town Of, Main St, Hampden, MA 01036, Phone: (413) 566-8842
  • Hampden Country Club (Lat: 42.069528 Lon: -72.431194), Call Sign: WBC455
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.225 MHz, 465.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/21/2004, Expiration Date: 12/28/2014
    Registrant: New England Communications Systems, Inc., 15 Industrial Park Place, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 632-2678, Fax: (860) 613-0559, Email:
  • Lat: 42.060750 Lon: -72.442000, Call Sign: KRQ885
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/28/2005, Expiration Date: 01/02/2016
    Registrant: Tower Communications Co., 904 Meadow Street, Chicopee, MA 01013, Phone: (413) 592-4554, Fax: (413) 592-3158, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MOUNT TOM, Atop Mount Tom (Lat: 42.241750 Lon: -72.648417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 9.8 m, Call Sign: WMU337
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/17/1997, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant: Clear Channel Radio, 2625 South Memorial Drive, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Fax: (918) 664-3066, Email:
  • HAMPDEN, Lat: 42.064722 Lon: -72.418889, Call Sign: WQHS594
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/25/2007, Expiration Date: 10/25/2017, Certifier: William Selkirk
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 0.2 Miles West Of North Rd. 1.3 Miles North Of (Lat: 42.083972 Lon: -72.414528), Call Sign: KNKK486
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.625 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/27/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2001
    Registrant: Joyce & Jacobs, 1019 19th Street, N.W., 14th Fl., Ph-2, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-0100

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hampden)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: FIREFLY BALLOONS INC FIREFLY 7-15 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 1514W , Serial Number: F7-2006, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Johnathan S Niccum, Po Box 141, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS CM (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 19EE , Serial Number: 19, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Philip B Stoddard, Po Box 185, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: CESSNA U206 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 206PP , Serial Number: U2060408, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 236 Mill Rd, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 39185 , Serial Number: 4191, Year manufactured: 1942
    Registrant (Individual): Lawrence Gamble, 8 Western Ave, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7-B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7106E , Serial Number: F7B-134, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 13 Colonial Vlg, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: APOLLO AIRCRAFT INC MONSOON (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 824R , Serial Number: 000012, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 02/09/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Barry D Maggio, 18 Middlefield Dr, Hampden, MA 01036
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182R (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9630X , Serial Number: 18268568, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1986
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brett Purchas, Po Box 217, Hampden, MA 01036, Other Owners: Averi Purchas


Businesses in Hampden, MA

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1
  • FedEx: 1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Bart Lipkens (8)
  • David G. Converse (3)
  • Steven Vincent Haldeman (2)
  • Michael Jack Germain (1)
  • Michael R. Goss (1)
  • Matthew John Smith (1)
  • Martin G. Riccitelli (1)
  • Kevin Moriarty (1)
  • Paula Fournier (1)

Total of 19 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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