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Essex County, MA (shown in white) has 492.51 mi² of land area and 335.98 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 351.1', with a weighted average of 55.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 18.3°F to average highs around 82.2°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 49.5°F. Average annual precipation is 48.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Essex County is 820,251 with 313,495 households. These households are spread across 24 unique municipalties (not all shown).