Merrimack County, NH
Living in Merrimack County
Bikeability18
Walkability33
Commute45
Public Transit15
Affordability41
Public Safety83
Airports34
Hospitals67
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
150kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value-$6k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$926Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrimack County
United States45
New Hampshire27
Property Crime in Merrimack County
United States48
New Hampshire23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrimack County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrimack County, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrimack County, NH
The Contoocook School
5 miles, S
Burnham Brook School
6 miles, E
Second Start
7 miles, SE
The Beech Hill School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Merrimack County, NH
Magdalen College
8 miles, W
Granite State College
11 miles, SE
New England College
11 miles, SW
Colby-Sawyer College
17 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrimack County, NH
Concord Hospital
9 miles, SE
New Hampshire Hosp-Psych Unit
10 miles, SE
Franklin Regional Hospital
10 miles, N
New London Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Merrimack County, NH
Manchester Airport
28 miles, SE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
46 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
72 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
73 miles, E