Profile for Stoughton, Massachusetts, MA

Stoughton is on the Neponset River

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 116. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 4.3 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Forrest Bird, inventor of the respirator

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Panera Bread, Starbucks

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Stoughton

Cemeteries (47)

Colleges (3)

Communities (14)

Hotels (24)

Libraries (17)

Museums (4)

Parks (1)

Ski areas (1)

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• Norfolk County data
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• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Stoughton demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Norfolk County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Boston area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 02072 ZIP code.

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• Stoughton town government
• Norfolk County government

5% of Stoughton residents report German ancestry, and 22% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Stoughton ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Stoughton
• Cemeteries in Norfolk County
• Libraries in or near Stoughton

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• Norfolk County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MA data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

• Stoughton museums
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• Stoughton area parks
• Wineries near Stoughton

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• Stoughton area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Norfolk County
• Cemetery record compendium
• Massachusetts cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Stoughton
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
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• Communities in Norfolk County

• Stoughton business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in Massachusetts
• Local ordinances in Massachusetts (Partial selection)

• Crime in Norfolk County
• Arrests in Norfolk County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Massachusetts
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Stoughton was $25,480, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Norfolk County economic census
• Norfolk County economic summary
• Norfolk County employment growth
• Norfolk County unemployment rate
• Massachusetts economic data

28% of Stoughton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Stoughton
• Colleges in Massachusetts
• Learning Disabilities Association in Massachusetts
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• School report cards
• Yearbooks (old) of Massachusetts high schools

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• Air pollution in Norfolk County
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• Land contamination in Norfolk County
• Nature Conservancy projects in Massachusetts
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Toxic chemical releases in Norfolk County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Massachusetts

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• Stoughton items now on sale

• Stoughton local government Web site
• Norfolk County government
• Massachusetts state government
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• Stoughton medical services & health statistics

• Local historical society
• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near Stoughton
• Historic sites in Massachusetts
• Museums in or near Stoughton
• Museums in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts state archives
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Norfolk County genealogy forum

Median rent in Stoughton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $641.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,387.

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Libraries in Stoughton include Stoughton Public Library ... View libraries

• Massachusetts library

• Massachusetts statewide library catalog

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• Census map of Stoughton area
• Historic maps of MA cities - Library of Congress
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Newspapers in Stoughton include Stoughton Journal

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• Military bases in Massachusetts
• American Legion post locator
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• Chambers of commerce in Massachusetts
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• Kiwanis clubs in Massachusetts
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• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for Stoughton
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• Parks near Stoughton
• National forests in Massachusetts
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• Churches, other places of worship in or near Stoughton
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• Nearby restaurants taking online reservations
• Chowhound message boards for MA

The average commute time for Stoughton workers is 30 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Stoughton between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 3.7 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was slightly lower than the national norm.

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Hotels in Stoughton include Courtyard Marriott Stoughton.

• Stoughton travel guide
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• Massachusetts tourism bureau

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• Wildlife refuges in Massachusetts

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