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West Springfield data is not available. Hampden county data used instead.

The data for Hampden county, MA may also contain data for the following areas: Westfield, Monson, Wales, Holland, Chester, Southwick, East Longmeadow, Indian Orchard, Tolland, Palmer, West Springfield, Brimfield, Willimansett, Blandford, Feeding Hills, Granville, Holyoke, Springfield, Three Rivers, Fiskdale, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Longmeadow, Chicopee, Russell, Agawam, Montgomery

Quality of Life Index: Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

Positive Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather

Negative Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Crime, Earthquake and Mortality

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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