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Alton, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 5,250.
Population change since 2000: +16.6%
 
Males: 2,635  (50.2%)
Females: 2,615  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03809.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,679 (it was $43,451 in 2000)
Alton:

$79,679
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,839 (it was $25,940 in 2000)

Alton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $413,264 (it was $127,400 in 2000)
Alton:

$413,264
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $464,290; detached houses: $503,643; townhouses or other attached units: $657,649; in 2-unit structures: $254,871; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $448,739; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $289,404; mobile homes: $118,878
March 2022 cost of living index in Alton: 107.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Alton, NH (2010)
    • 5,12097.5%White alone
    • 591.1%Hispanic
    • 430.8%Two or more races
    • 150.3%Asian alone
    • 70.1%American Indian alone
    • 40.08%Black alone
    • 20.04%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Alton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Alton, New Hampshire as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alton is 525 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Alton by year

Type

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2010

2011

2012

2013

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2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(75.6)		1
(18.9)		8
(150.7)		6
(112.4)		8
(150.0)		7
(130.8)		5
(93.7)		9
(168.4)		14
(257.1)		6
(99.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(19.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.0)		1
(18.9)		1
(18.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(38.1)		6
(114.1)		0
(0.0)		4
(75.6)		1
(18.9)		5
(94.2)		2
(37.5)		6
(112.5)		3
(56.0)		3
(56.2)		6
(112.3)		6
(110.2)		1
(16.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		27
(524.5)		26
(495.2)		55
(1,046)		24
(455.1)		26
(491.5)		13
(245.5)		16
(301.4)		4
(74.9)		16
(300.0)		4
(74.7)		8
(149.8)		4
(74.9)		2
(36.7)		7
(115.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		37
(718.7)		52
(990.5)		91
(1,731)		75
(1,422)		67
(1,267)		62
(1,171)		45
(847.6)		34
(636.9)		39
(731.2)		45
(840.7)		24
(449.5)		17
(318.2)		17
(312.2)		22
(363.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		9
(174.8)		2
(38.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.0)		5
(94.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.8)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.5)		3
(56.0)		2
(37.5)		3
(56.1)		1
(18.4)		3
(49.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		3
(58.3)		2
(38.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index85.385.0180.595.9173.988.6195.9128.1195.7159.2192.5179.7244.3109.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Alton, NH

Crime rate in Alton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.20
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (27.2%), Irish (16.7%), French (11.9%), German (10.2%), United States (8.7%), Italian (6.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1796

Elevation: 563 feet

Land area: 63.1 square miles.

Population density: 83 people per square mile   (very low).

Alton, New Hampshire map

136 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.2% North America, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

3.0%
New Hampshire:

4.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alton town:

1.5% ($1,946)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (36.2 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (80.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (227.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

New Durham, NH (2.3 miles ),
Wolfeboro, NH (2.7 miles ),
Gilmanton, NH (2.8 miles ),
Middleton, NH (2.9 miles ),
Barnstead, NH (3.0 miles ),
Gilford, NH (3.1 miles ),
Brookfield, NH (3.3 miles ),
Farmington, NH (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.49 N, Longitude: 71.24 W

Area code: 603

Distribution of median household income in Alton, NH in 2022
Alton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 35 buildings, average cost: $400,300
  • 2021: 53 buildings, average cost: $467,100
  • 2020: 53 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 37 buildings, average cost: $374,700
  • 2017: 25 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2016: 42 buildings, average cost: $276,600
  • 2015: 22 buildings, average cost: $263,500
  • 2014: 23 buildings, average cost: $434,400
  • 2013: 22 buildings, average cost: $269,200
  • 2012: 22 buildings, average cost: $212,200
  • 2011: 24 buildings, average cost: $785,000
  • 2010: 13 buildings, average cost: $312,000
  • 2009: 26 buildings, average cost: $300,800
  • 2008: 55 buildings, average cost: $308,400
  • 2007: 43 buildings, average cost: $238,600
  • 2006: 51 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2005: 96 buildings, average cost: $218,100
  • 2004: 97 buildings, average cost: $182,500
  • 2003: 100 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2002: 72 buildings, average cost: $137,900
  • 2001: 53 buildings, average cost: $133,900
  • 2000: 69 buildings, average cost: $120,900
  • 1999: 70 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 1998: 38 buildings, average cost: $98,900
  • 1997: 50 buildings, average cost: $123,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Alton, NH residents
Average permit cost in Alton, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Alton, NH
Historical housing units in Alton, NH
Most common industries in Alton, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Alton, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)

Average climate in Alton, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alton, New Hampshire average temperatures Alton, New Hampshire average precipitation Alton, New Hampshire humidity Alton, New Hampshire wind speed Alton, New Hampshire snowfall Alton, New Hampshire sunshine Alton, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 53.1. This is better than average.

City:

53.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.05
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.52
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Alton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New Hampshire state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1981, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Alton town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/18/1963, a category F2 tornado 8.1 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 18.2 miles away from Alton center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 158.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 30.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 141.5 miles away from Alton center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Belknap County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Snows: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alton:

  • WOLFEBORO BAY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WOLFEBORO, NH)
  • HUGGINS HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; WOLFEBORO, NH)
  • VNA HOSPICE OF S CARROLL CO AND VICINITY (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WOLFEBORO, NH)
  • LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • CENTRAL NEW HAMPSHIRE KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • SAINT FRANCIS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LACONIA, NH)

Heliports located in Alton:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alton:

  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 24 miles; Concord, NH; Full-time enrollment: 2,865)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 29 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Plymouth State University (about 30 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 33 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 38 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Mount Washington College (about 38 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • University of New England (about 43 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)

Public high school in Alton:

Public elementary/middle school in Alton:

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Library in Alton:

  • GILMAN LIBRARY (Operating income: $121,902; Location: 100 MAIN STREET; 61,062 books; 1,378 audio materials; 2,013 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 57 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Alton: Alton City Hall (A), Alton Fire and Rescue Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alton include: First Congregational Church (A), Saint Joan of Arc Church (B), Second Free Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Alton: Monument Square Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Camp Kabeyun (Recreation Areas; Fort Point Road).

Birthplace of: George Franklin Drew - Politician.

Belknap County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alton and their reported violations in the past:

ALTON WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,750, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-19-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Antimony, Total. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-25-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-25-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-07-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-07-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-12-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-15-2009), St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-13-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-13-2008), St Public Notif received (MAR-31-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-17-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
MERRYMEETING MHP (Population served: 265, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/Demonstration - In FEB-05-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-05-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-02-2012)
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-04-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-13-2009)
EAGLES REST MHP (Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-28-2009), St Public Notif requested (SEP-28-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-25-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-30-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-30-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-12-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-06-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-21-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-21-2007), St Public Notif received (SEP-27-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-07-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-18-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-20-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-18-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In DEC-22-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2013)
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
MOOSE RIVER OUTPOST (Serves ME, Population served: 130, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-29-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-29-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-22-2005), St Intentional no-action (AUG-24-2011)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2005), St Boil Water Order (JUL-21-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-21-2005), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-21-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from AUG-03-2005 to AUG-03-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
WOODLANDS TAVERN (Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
WISE OWL REST CNTRY STRE/DELI (Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-14-2009), St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-05-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2008), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-26-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-16-2008), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-26-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In NOV-16-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-28-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-28-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-02-2012), St Public Notif received (APR-16-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2012)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-05-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-10-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-23-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-23-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-26-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2009)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alton that have no violations reported:

  • ROBERTS KNOLL CAMPGROUND (Population served: 183, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ROBERTS COVE BASIN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.4%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.6%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

2.8%

Banks with branches in Alton (2011 data):

  • TD Bank, National Association: Alton Branch at 92 Main Street, branch established on 1964/04/17. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Meredith Village Savings Bank: Alton Branch at 82 Wolfeboro Highway, branch established on 2006/06/10. Info updated 2009/03/03: Bank assets: $669.2 mil, Deposits: $513.6 mil, headquarters in Meredith, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices
  • Profile Bank, FSB: Alton Branch at 145 Main Street, branch established on 2005/03/28. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $165.2 mil, Deposits: $141.6 mil, headquarters in Rochester, NH, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Alton:

Marital status in Alton, NH
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Alton:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Alton, NH (based on Belknap County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,8108
Mainline Protestant4,81926
Evangelical Protestant1,31519
Other7934
Orthodox1201
None40,231-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Belknap County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Belknap County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Belknap County:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 80
Here:

13.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Belknap County:

25.0%
New Hampshire:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.8%
State:

15.9%
Businesses in Alton, NH
NameCountNameCount
Curves1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Dunkin Donuts1True Value1
FedEx2UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Alton:

  • WASR (1420 AM; 5 kW; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: RADIO WOLFEBORO, INC.)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEZS (1350 AM; 5 kW; LACONIA, NH; Owner: GARY W. HAMMOND)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alton:

  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPNH-FM (100.1 FM; PLYMOUTH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WLNH-FM (98.3 FM; LACONIA, NH; Owner: WLNH RADIO, INC)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)
  • WFTN-FM (94.1 FM; FRANKLIN, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJYY (105.5 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WBHG (101.5 FM; MEREDITH, NH; Owner: WLNH RADIO, INC)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVNH (91.1 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE GOSPEL RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alton:

  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
Alton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Alton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • $28,278,000Total costs
  • 32,578Total average daily traffic
  • 1,870Total average daily truck traffic
  • 48,211Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Alton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Police Dept Rt 11 (Lat: 43.454806 Lon: -71.220333), Call Sign: KVF490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.830 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2002, Expiration Date: 11/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2013, Registrant: Lily Pond Communications, 15 Lily Pond Rd, Gilford, NH 03249, Phone: (603) 524-3321, Fax: (603) 524-5023, Email:

  • Police Dept Main St (Lat: 43.454806 Lon: -71.220333), Call Sign: KVG923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2022, Expiration Date: 07/08/2032, Registrant: Nh Dept. Of Safety/Emergency Services And Communications, 33 Hazen Dr (Mailing), Concord, NH 03305, Phone: (603) 528-7541, Fax: (603) 271-6629, Email:

  • 4 Homestead Place (Lat: 43.465278 Lon: -71.244722), Call Sign: WPYQ642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.895 MHz, 33.1400 MHz, 30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 154.515 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 151.655 MHz, 151.670 MHz, 30.5800 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 09/30/2003, Expiration Date: 09/30/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2013, Certifier: Memile W Haddad, Registrant: Panasonic Information Systems Company, 1707 N Randall Road, E1-D9, Elgin, IL 60123-7847, Phone: (847) 468-5318, Fax: (847) 468-5331, Email:

  • 229 Suncook Valley Road (Lat: 43.437111 Lon: -71.203861), Type: Upole, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WQJY293,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.9200 MHz, 48.3200 MHz, 48.6000 MHz, 48.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2009, Expiration Date: 02/11/2019, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2015, Certifier: Normand E Brien, Registrant: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc., 579 Tenney Mtn Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264, Phone: (603) 536-8811, Fax: (603) 536-8687, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP F19 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20004, N20004, N-20004, Serial Number: F-129, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Chester J Jr Kania, 275 New Durham Rd, Alton, NH 03809
  • Aircraft: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-M1A+ (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 461DS, N461DS, N-461DS, Serial Number: 40.761, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 03/14/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 03/30/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Neil A Hussey, 143 Roberts Cove Rd, Alton, NH 03809
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 558W, N558W, N-558W, Serial Number: 12299, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 07/24/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Manticore LLC, Po Box 1096, Alton, NH 03809
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 61980, N61980, N-61980, Serial Number: 7EC-703, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 278 Powder Mill Rd, Alton, NH 03809
  • Aircraft: BALD ALLAN D VANS RV-8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 663AB, N663AB, N-663AB, Serial Number: 80176, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 03/27/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Allan D Bald, 24 Miramichie Hill Rd, Alton, NH 03809
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5794F, N5794F, N-5794F, Serial Number: 24-1529, Year manufactured: 1984, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Gayner, Po Box 300, Alton, NH 03809

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 41. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 98 took place in 2008, and the least - 6 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Alton, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (51.1%), and Outside Fires (32.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Alton, NH
    • 35251.1%Structure Fires
    • 22632.8%Outside Fires
    • 679.7%Other
    • 446.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Alton, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alton, NH
  • 80.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 0.7%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alton, NH
  • 69.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.8%Electricity
  • 3.5%Wood
  • 2.6%Other fuel
  • 1.4%Utility gas


Alton compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Alton on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: carpenters (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: secondary school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other construction workers and helpers (population 5,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other financial specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index decrease from 2011 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: engineers (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of assaults per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: warehousing and storage (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (population 5,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel (population 5,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: metal and metal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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