Merrimack County, NH

Living in Merrimack County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 33
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 66
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Schools 65
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Residents

150k Population +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

$76k Median 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

$238k Median Home Value -$6k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$926 Median 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

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Second Start
7 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Merrimack County, NH

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Magdalen College
8 miles, W
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Granite State College
11 miles, SE
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New England College
11 miles, SW
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Colby-Sawyer College
17 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrimack County, NH

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Concord Hospital
9 miles, SE
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New London Hospital
18 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Merrimack County, NH

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Manchester Airport
28 miles, SE
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