Town of Brookfield Robert Russo, Selectman PO Box 800 Brookfield, NH 03872
Telephone:
(603)522-3688
Fax:
(603) 522-6245
E-mail:
not available
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, 1 pm - 8 pm
County:
Carroll
Labor Market Area:
Conway
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, population in Brookfield grew by 86 to 604 residents, a 16.6 percent increase. It is one of 55 New Hampshire towns with population less than 1,000. The median age is 43.0, with 23.3 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 16.7 percent age 65 or older. The total number of households is 236, with an average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 180 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 281 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:27.5 persons per square mile of land area. Brookfield contains 22.9 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Settled in 1726 by Scotch-Irish immigrants, the town was first named Coleraine. It was later named Brookfield, after a town of the same name in Massachusetts, and was made part of Middleton. In 1794, it became an independent town, a popular settlement for farmers because of the fertile ground.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M 1-8 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$509,200
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1961/02
Master Plan
1990
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
No Library
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Wakefield PD
Fire Department
Wakefield FD
Town Fire Insurance Rating
6/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer - Wakefield
Nearest Hospital(s):
Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro
Distance:13 miles
Staffed Beds:49
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$20.99
2002 Equalization Ratio
65.8
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$13.80
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
97.8%
Commercial
0.1%
Other
2.1%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Elec.; Wolfeboro Elec.
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
Limited
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
297
2001 Single-Family Units
295
Building Permits Issued
7
2001 Multi-Family Units
2
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
0
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$120,600
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$545
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
629
44,438
2000
604
44,438
1990
518
35,410
1980
385
35,410
1970
198
18,548
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
293
Female
311
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
24
Age 5 to 19
130
Age 20 to 34
81
Age 35 to 54
206
Age 55 to 64
62
Age 65 and over
101
Median Age
43
Total Households
236
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
180
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$25,745
Median 4-person family income
$54,688
Median household income
$52,132
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$36,154
Female
$26,719
Families below the poverty level
1.1%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
16, 109
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 1
Distance
40 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Wolfeboro
Runway
2,540 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
40 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
62 miles
Portland, ME
92 miles
Boston, MA
95 miles
New York City, NY
303 miles
Montreal, Quebec
260 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
Grade Levels
Total Enrollment
If no schools, district students attend:Governor Wentworth Regional, Wolfeboro
Distance:13 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Kingswood Regional High School
Region:09
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:1
Total Capacity:17
Nearest Community/Technical College:Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Plymouth State; College for Lifelong Learning-Wolfeboro
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Not available
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
294
349
Employed
285
342
Unemployed
9
7
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
2.0%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
72.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
14.3%
Public transportation
1.4%
Walked
0.0%
Other Means
1.4%
Worked at home
10.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work
46.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Service Providing
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
n
32
Average Weekly Wage
n
$569
Government
Average Employment
6
6
Average Weekly Wage
$105
$111
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
n
39
Average Weekly Wage
n
$493
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
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Youth Sports: Baseball
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): King Pine
Other:
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