Strafford County, NH
Living in Strafford County
Bikeability37
Walkability55
Commute49
Public Transit39
Affordability42
Public Safety77
Airports35
Hospitals77
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
129kPopulation+7k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$236kMedian Home Value+$6.8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$959Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Strafford County
United States45
New Hampshire27
Property Crime in Strafford County
United States48
New Hampshire23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Strafford County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Strafford County, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Strafford County, NH
St Elizabeth Seton School
3 miles, E
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
3 miles, SE
Rochester Learning Academy
3 miles, SE
Lighthouse Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Strafford County, NH
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
12 miles, SE
Granite State College
26 miles, W
Southern New Hampshire University
27 miles, SW
New Hampshire Institute of Art
30 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Strafford County, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
4 miles, E
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
10 miles, SE
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
20 miles, SE
Huggins Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Strafford County, NH
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
18 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
32 miles, SW
Portland International Jetport
44 miles, NE