Hampden County sits in the southern Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River, on the Connecticut state line. Springfield is the county seat and largest city.
Springfield is the birthplace of basketball, home to the Naismith Hall of Fame, and the hometown of Dr. Seuss, honored with a sculpture garden downtown. Chicopee and Westfield round out the urban core.
About 44% of Hampden County homes heat with oil, above the state average of 32%. Compare quotes from local suppliers to keep costs down.