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Center Harbor Planning Board Robin Woodaman, Secretary to the Selectmen PO Box 140 Center Harbor, NH 03226
Telephone:
(603)253-4561
Fax:
(603) 253-8420
E-mail:
chtownoffice@metrocast.net
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 12 noon and 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
County:
Belknap
Labor Market Area:
Laconia
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:Both the 1990 and the 2000 Census estimated Center Harbor’s population at 996. Zero change in population is shared only by 14 of New Hampshire’s unincorporated and unpopulated places. Center Harbor’s median age is 44.6, with 21.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 17.4 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 414, with an average size of 2.4 persons. Of those, 293 are family households, with an average size of 2.8 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 658 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:75.4 persons per square mile of land area. Center Harbor contains 13.3 square miles of land area and 2.9 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Center Harbor gets its name from two sources: from its location, centered between Meredith and Moultonborough Harbors, and also for the Senter family, who were owners of a large amount of property in the area. The town was a landing place for lake steamers and stagecoaches, making it a popular summer resort. Center Harbor was a favorite spot of John Greenleaf Whittier, and the home of Dudley Leavitt, author of the first Farmer's Almanac in 1797.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
MTThF 9-3 pm, W 9-12 & 6:30-8:30 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$1,487,737
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1969/95
Master Plan
1990
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
James E. Nichols Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Lakes Region General, Laconia
Distance:12 miles
Staffed Beds:104
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$17.88
2002 Equalization Ratio
77.2
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$13.80
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
94.6%
Commercial
4.7%
Other
0.7%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
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
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
665
2001 Single-Family Units
7
Building Permits Issued
7
2001 Multi-Family Units
8
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
44
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$150,000
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$661
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
1,006
57,910
2000
996
57,910
1990
996
49,216
1980
808
49,216
1970
540
32,367
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
499
Female
497
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
43
Age 5 to 19
189
Age 20 to 34
118
Age 35 to 54
349
Age 55 to 64
124
Age 65 and over
173
Median Age
44.6
Total Households
414
Ave. Size
2.4 persons
Total Families
293
Ave. Size
2.8 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$25,627
Median 4-person family income
$55,938
Median household income
$51,806
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$35,526
Female
$24,231
Families below the poverty level
4.4%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
3
State Routes
25
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 23
Distance
13 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Laconia
Runway
5,286 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
68 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
63 miles
Portland, ME
118 miles
Boston, MA
113 miles
New York City, NY
310 miles
Montreal, Quebec
228 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
7-9
Total Enrollment
110
If no schools, district students attend:Inter-Lakes Cooperative, Meredith
Distance:5 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):J. Oliva Huot Tech Ctr.; Winnisquam Agricultural Ed Ctr.
Region:08
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:0
Total Capacity:0
Nearest Community/Technical College:Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Plymouth State
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
EM Heath, Inc.
Supermarket, hardware
50
1945
Keepsake Quilting
Materials dry goods
30
1991
Bay Gull
Bagel shop
10
1995
Boot Leggers
Sport shoes
10
1996
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
543
610
Employed
502
589
Unemployed
41
21
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
3.4%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
84.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
9.5%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
1.9%
Other Means
0.0%
Worked at home
4.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work
21.3 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
42
42
Average Weekly Wage
$1,185
$1,158
Service Providing
Average Employment
434
358
Average Weekly Wage
$325
$374
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
476
399
Average Weekly Wage
$401
$456
Government
Average Employment
16
16
Average Weekly Wage
$679
$722
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
492
415
Average Weekly Wage
$410
$466
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
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)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Summer camps; Proctor Sanctuary
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