Alstead Board of Selectmen Matthew D. Saxton, Chairman PO Box 60 Alstead, NH 03602
Telephone:
(603)835-2986
Fax:
(603) 835-2986
E-mail:
not available
Web Site:
www.keenenh.com/towns/alstead.htm
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
County:
Cheshire
Labor Market Area:
Keene-Brattleboro, NH-VT
Planning Commission:
Southwest Region
Tourism Region:
Monadnock
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Alstead’s population grew by 13.0 percent to 1,944, adding 223 residents. The median age is 39.5, with 26.0 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 12.7 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 771, with an average size of 2.5 persons. Of those, 534 are family households, with an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 950 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:50.5 persons per square mile of land area. Alstead contains 39.0 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Alstead began in 1735 as one in a line of nine forts intended to protect southwestern New Hampshire from Indian attacks. The town was named for Johann Henrich Alsted, who compiled an early encyclopedia that was popular at Harvard College. Alstead is the location of New Hampshire's first paper mill, established in 1793.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8-4 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$1,000,000
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1987/97
Master Plan
1996
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
Shedd-Porter Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Part-time & volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Cheshire Medical, Keene; Valley Regional, Claremont
Distance:18 miles
Staffed Beds:142; 28
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$36.98
2002 Equalization Ratio
61.9
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$23.10
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
92.9%
Commercial
3.2%
Other
3.8%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; Granite State Electric
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
954
2001 Single-Family Units
761
Building Permits Issued
5
2001 Multi-Family Units
84
Building Permits Issued
1
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
109
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$87,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$617
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
1,970
74,476
2000
1,944
74,476
1990
1,721
70,121
1980
1,461
70,121
1970
1,185
52,364
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
993
Female
951
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
120
Age 5 to 19
434
Age 20 to 34
268
Age 35 to 54
702
Age 55 to 64
174
Age 65 and over
246
Median Age
39.5
Total Households
771
Ave. Size
2.5 persons
Total Families
534
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$20,444
Median 4-person family income
$47,311
Median household income
$43,191
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$35,481
Female
$23,785
Families below the poverty level
3.5%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
12A, 123, 123A
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-91, Exit 6
Distance
12 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Keene
Runway
6,201 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
41 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
67 miles
Portland, ME
160 miles
Boston, MA
118 miles
New York City, NY
229 miles
Montreal, Quebec
223 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K-5
Total Enrollment
126
If no schools, district students attend:Fall Mountain Regional, Langdon
Distance:5 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Cheshire Ctr. of Applied Science; Fall Mountain HS
Region:13
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:2
Total Capacity:50
Nearest Community/Technical College:Claremont
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Keene State; Antioch New England
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Blanceflower Lumber
Retail, wholesale lumber
25
1953
Fuller Machine Company
Job machine shop
25
Benson's Woodworking Company
Timber frame houses
10
1972
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
933
961
Employed
875
910
Unemployed
58
51
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
5.3%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
78.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
11.1%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
2.9%
Other Means
0.0%
Worked at home
7.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
28.6 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
86
81
Average Weekly Wage
$557
$519
Service Providing
Average Employment
82
93
Average Weekly Wage
$409
$418
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
168
174
Average Weekly Wage
$485
$465
Government
Average Employment
28
28
Average Weekly Wage
$245
$244
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
196
202
Average Weekly Wage
$450
$434
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Okemo
Other:
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