Farmington, NH

Farmington, NH

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Community Contact Farmington Board of Selectmen
Gerald McCarthy, Chairman
356 Main Street Municipal Offices
Farmington, NH 03835
Telephone 755-2208
Fax (603) 755-9934
E-mail townfarm@worldpath.net
Web Site www.farmington.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Thursday, 8:30 am - 7 pm, and Friday 8:30 am - 12 noon
County Strafford
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Strafford Regional
Regional Development Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 2
State Senate
 District 3
State Representative
 District 68
Incorporated: 1798
Origin: Once the West Parish of Rochester, known as Farmington Dock, the town's location on the Cocheco River was an ideal spot for sawmills. The name Farmington appears to refer to the area's fertile farmland. Farmington was also home to a prime shoe-making industry, and was one of the first places to use automated shoe-making machines instead of handwork.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,029 residents in 1800
Population Trends: Farmington's population has grown slowly, ranking below the statewide average over three of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a five percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 29 percent increase between 1970-1980. Farmington's population increased by 2,320 residents over fifty years, going from 3,454 in 1950 to 5,774 in 2000, The 2003 Census estimate for Farmington was 6,182 residents, which ranked 50th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 163.0 persons per square mile of land area. Farmington contains 36.5 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names:

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget $4,293,706
Zoning Ordinance 1979/03
Master Plan 2002
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
 Board of Selectmen
Appointed:
 Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees; Budget Committee

Public Library Goodwin

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Frisbie Memorial, Rochester
Distance: 10 miles Staffed Beds: 70

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Farmington Water Dept.

Sanitation Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
 None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
 Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program
 Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon; Union
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
 unknown
Residential
 unknown

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $31.66
2003 Equalization Ratio 51.8
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $16.14

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 80.3%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 18.0%
Other Property including Utilities
 1.7%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 2,455
   
2002 Single-Family Units 1,485
Building Permits Issued
 37
2002 Multi-Family Units 507
Building Permits Issued
 0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 463
   
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 6,182 117,740
2000 5,774 112,233
1990 5,739 104,233
1980 4,630 85,324
1970 3,588 70,431

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 2,866 Female 2,908

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 373
Age 5 to 19
 1,393
Age 20 to 34
 1,008
Age 35 to 54
 1,912
Age 55 to 64
 495
Age 65 and over
 593
Median Age
 36.1 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 73.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 9.9%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $16,574
Median 4-person family income $44,788
Median household income $40,971

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $32,320
Female
 $24,527

Families below the poverty level 6.3%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
 2,980 3,137
Employed
 2,684 2,982
Unemployed
 296 155
Unemployment Rate
 9.9% 4.9%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
 n 407
Average Weekly Wage
 n $803
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
 n 422
Average Weekly Wage
 n $525
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
 1,398 829
Average Weekly Wage
 $538 $661
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
 226 299
Average Weekly Wage
 $404 $565
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
 1,624 1,128
Average Weekly Wage
 $519 $636
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Farmington operates grades K-12 District: SAU 61
Career Technology Center(s): Dover HS; Somersworth HS; Creteau Reg. Voc. Ctr. Region: 12

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 1 1 1
Grade Levels
 P K 1-3 4-8 9-12
Total Enrollment
 416 573 451
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 109
Nearest Community/Technical College: Stratham; Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities: McIntosh; University of NH

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Colins Aikman Dashboards 1,335 1957
Cameron's Sod Farm Lawn & garden 40 1935
Pike Industries Asphalt, gravel, stone 40 1975
UTEL Inc. & Subsidiaries Telecommunications 44 1903
Samco Inc. Rubber rolls 32 1979
Bank of NH Banking 20 1927
Voith-Suizer Paper Technology Paper 1998
Three Phase Line Electric Specialized electrical contractor 1999
Spencer Johnston Machinery manufacturing

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 11, 75, 153
Nearest Interstate, Exit Spaulding Tpk., Exit 15
         Distance 7 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation Yes
Nearest Airport Rochester
Runway
     4,001 feet
Lighted?
 Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance
 49 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 50 miles
Portland, ME
 80 miles
Boston, MA
 83 miles
New York City, NY
 291 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 264 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 79.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 15.2%
Public transportation
 0.3%
Walked
 1.6%
Other Means
 1.4%
Worked at home
 2.0%
Mean Travel Time to Work 27.6 minutes

Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
 19%
Commuting to another NH community
 71%
Commuting out-of-state
 10%
   
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
X Boys Club/Girls Club
X 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
Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
   
Other:

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/21/04

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.


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