Boscawen, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 3,965.
Population change since 2000: +8.0%
 
Males: 1,972  (49.7%)
Females: 1,993  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03303.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,221 (it was $42,524 in 2000)
Boscawen:

$74,221
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,522 (it was $18,732 in 2000)

Boscawen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $296,046 (it was $94,600 in 2000)
Boscawen:

$296,046
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $378,901; detached houses: $416,256; townhouses or other attached units: $317,750; in 2-unit structures: $298,869; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $371,619; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $216,601; mobile homes: $110,180; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $74,347
March 2022 cost of living index in Boscawen: 117.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Boscawen, NH (2010)
    • 3,83596.7%White alone
    • 441.1%Two or more races
    • 381.0%Hispanic
    • 240.6%Black alone
    • 100.3%American Indian alone
    • 110.3%Asian alone
    • 30.08%Other race alone

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

Crime rates in Boscawen by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.2)
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)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(50.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(50.5)
1
(25.6)
1
(25.4)
2
(50.6)
2
(50.3)
3
(74.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(50.3)
1
(25.3)
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)
4
(100.4)
1
(25.2)
4
(100.8)
2
(50.3)
4
(101.0)
1
(25.6)
5
(127.1)
8
(202.5)
7
(176.0)
4
(99.5)
8
(195.4)
4
(99.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(225.9)
13
(327.9)
8
(201.5)
3
(75.5)
19
(479.8)
8
(205.1)
4
(101.7)
9
(227.8)
1
(25.1)
7
(174.0)
3
(73.3)
3
(74.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
37
(928.7)
63
(1,589)
67
(1,688)
73
(1,836)
38
(959.6)
37
(948.7)
27
(686.3)
39
(987.3)
46
(1,157)
29
(721.0)
25
(610.5)
13
(322.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(50.2)
4
(100.9)
3
(75.6)
6
(150.9)
3
(75.8)
2
(51.3)
6
(152.5)
4
(101.3)
2
(50.3)
3
(74.6)
4
(97.7)
1
(24.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(50.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.6)
1
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(24.4)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index77.1140.0158.2116.0146.282.192.5144.6127.5126.676.459.8

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 Boscawen, NH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: French (17.0%), Irish (15.2%), English (15.0%), French Canadian (8.1%), Italian (6.3%), German (6.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1760

Elevation: 309 feet

Land area: 24.7 square miles.

Population density: 160 people per square mile   (very low).

Boscawen, New Hampshire map

134 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.9% Latin America, 0.7% North America, 0.4% Oceania).

This town:

3.6%
New Hampshire:

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

2.5% ($2,387)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (24.1 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (205.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Webster, NH (2.0 miles ),
Canterbury, NH (2.1 miles ),
Concord, NH (2.7 miles ),
Contoocook, NH (2.8 miles ),
Northfield, NH (2.8 miles ),
Salisbury, NH (2.8 miles ),
Hopkinton, NH (2.9 miles ),
Loudon, NH (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.31 N, Longitude: 71.62 W

Area code: 603

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 18 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 10 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,800
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,800
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 23 buildings, average cost: $22,800
  • 2004: 18 buildings, average cost: $259,000
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $93,500
  • 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $108,800
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,700
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Boscawen, NH residents
Average permit cost in Boscawen, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Boscawen, NH
Historical housing units in Boscawen, NH
Most common industries in Boscawen, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Boscawen, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)

Average climate in Boscawen, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Boscawen, New Hampshire average temperatures Boscawen, New Hampshire average precipitation Boscawen, New Hampshire humidity Boscawen, New Hampshire wind speed Boscawen, New Hampshire snowfall Boscawen, New Hampshire sunshine Boscawen, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.02. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.02
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.05
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.4
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 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.52
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Boscawen-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1972, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Boscawen town center injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.6 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Boscawen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 71% 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 132.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 143.1 miles away from Boscawen 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 13.1 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 132.3 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 52.5 miles away from Boscawen 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 61.9 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 Merrimack County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Boscawen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Boscawen:

  • MERRIMACK COUNTY NURSING HOME (325 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Boscawen:

  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • CONCORD HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE KIDNEY CENTER (FMC) (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • PRESIDENTIAL OAKS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • PLEASANT VIEW CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • HAVENWOOD-HERITAGE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSP-MED SURG BLDG (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CONCORD, NH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Boscawen:

  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 8 miles; Concord, NH; Full-time enrollment: 2,865)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 21 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 24 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Mount Washington College (about 25 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Plymouth State University (about 32 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 37 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Keene State College (about 43 miles; Keene, NH; FT enrollment: 5,098)

Public elementary/middle school in Boscawen:

See full list of schools located in Boscawen

Library in Boscawen:

  • BOSCAWEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $74,274; Location: 116 NORTH MAIN ST; 15,026 books; 399 audio materials; 1,700 video materials; 40 state licensed databases; 33 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Boscawen: Merrimack County Farm (A), Richardson's Farm (B), Boscowen Main Library (C), New Hampshire Art Association (D), Boscawen Fire Department (E), Penacook Rescue Squad (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Boscawen: Boscawen Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Pine Grove Cemetery (1), New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery (2), Maplewood Cemetery (3), Pine Grove Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Walker Pond (A), Flaghole Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tannery Brook (A), Stirrup Iron Brook (B), Glines Brook (C), Cold Brook (D), Bryant Brook (E), Allen Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Boscawen include: Jamie Welch Memorial Field (1), Hirst State Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Boscawen Historical Society (Historical Places & Services; 226 King Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Daniel Webster Motor Lodge (188 King Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Charles Carleton Coffin - Journalist, William P. Fessenden - Politician, John Adams Dix - Union Army General, Charles Gordon Greene - Politician, Ambrose Lawrence - Politician.

Merrimack 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 Boscawen and their reported violations in the past:

PENACOOK BOSCAWEN WATER PCT (Population served: 3,700, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-10-2009)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.5%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.5%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.5%
Whole state:

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

4.9%
Whole state:

2.8%
286 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
250 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Boscawen in 2000:

  • 277 people in nursing homes
  • 147 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Boscawen (2011 data):

  • Franklin Savings Bank: Boscawen Branch at 139 King Street, branch established on 2003/01/31. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $356.8 mil, Deposits: $268.6 mil, headquarters in Franklin, NH, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 9 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Boscawen:

Marital status in Boscawen, NH
  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Boscawen:

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Boscawen, NH (based on Merrimack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,6547
Mainline Protestant12,79151
Evangelical Protestant5,19536
Other2,09715
Orthodox5802
None101,128-
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: 27
Merrimack County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Merrimack County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
Merrimack County:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
Here:

7.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Merrimack County:

23.8%
New Hampshire:

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

16.9%
State:

15.9%

Businesses in Boscawen, NH

  • Dunkin Donuts: 1
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 3

Strongest AM radio stations in Boscawen:

  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEZS (1350 AM; 5 kW; LACONIA, NH; Owner: GARY W. HAMMOND)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKXL (1450 AM; 1 kW; CONCORD, NH; Owner: EMBRO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKBR (1250 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFTN (1240 AM; 1 kW; FRANKLIN, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boscawen:

  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJYY (105.5 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WEVO (89.1 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)
  • WNNH (99.1 FM; HENNIKER, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WOTX-FM (102.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CAPITOL B/CING. INCORPORATION, INC.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WFTN-FM (94.1 FM; FRANKLIN, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVNH (91.1 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE GOSPEL RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLL (96.5 FM; BEDFORD, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPNH-FM (100.1 FM; PLYMOUTH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Boscawen:

  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • W39AR (Channel 39; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CENTER B/CING. CORPORATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Boscawen: Joseph S. G. Sweatt.

Boscawen fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Boscawen fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.7mTotal length
  • $9,426,000Total costs
  • 31,172Total average daily traffic
  • 1,564Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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  • Boscawen Cell Site Top Knowlton Hill (Lat: 43.304167 Lon: -71.621389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: KNKQ431
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 07/06/2017, Expiration Date: 05/20/2027, Certifier: Steven T CampbellRegistrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Merrimack Cty House Of Correction Daniel Webster Hwy Rt 3 (Lat: 43.360917 Lon: -71.648694), Call Sign: KNBT447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.685 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2011, Expiration Date: 11/17/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2013, Registrant: Merrimack County Sheriff\'s Office, 333 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303, Phone: (603) 225-5584, Fax: (603) 225-5630, Email:

  • Boscawen Police Dept High St (Lat: 43.323139 Lon: -71.632306), Call Sign: KVN799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2022, Expiration Date: 07/09/2032, 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:

  • 314 Daniel Webster Hwy (Lat: 43.360278 Lon: -71.647778), Type: Building, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: WNRR478,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.887 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2015, Expiration Date: 03/22/2025, Registrant: Ossipee Mountain Electronics, Moultonboro, NH 03254, Phone: (603) 542-8717, Fax: (603) 542-4311, Email:

  • 325 Daniel Webster Hwy (Lat: 43.361389 Lon: -71.651667), Type: Building, Structure height: 18.6 m, Overall height: 21.9 m, Call Sign: WPPW504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.165 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2015, Expiration Date: 02/10/2025, Certifier: David Croft, Registrant: Ossipee Mountain Electronics, Po Box 950, Moultonboro, NH 03254, Phone: (603) 476-5581, Fax: (603) 476-5587, Email:

  • Lat: 43.328250 Lon: -71.641444, Call Sign: WRMV772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.287 MHz, 462.187 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2021, Expiration Date: 06/11/2031, Certifier: Jeff Dobe, Registrant: 2-Way Communications Service, Inc., 19 Durham Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2872, Phone: (603) 431-6288, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • BOSCAWEN, Atop Knowlton Hill (Lat: 43.304250 Lon: -71.621472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WPOS352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 03/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • Boscawen, 10 Robin Street (Lat: 43.304250 Lon: -71.621472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WPON308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2010, Expiration Date: 03/27/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/13/2015, Certifier: Richard J Lynch, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • BOSCAWEN DIS, 333 Daniel Webster Highway (Lat: 43.360139 Lon: -71.650333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQLL916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2020, Expiration Date: 03/04/2030, Certifier: Cecily Mcnair, Registrant: Merrimack County Sheriffs Office, 333 Danield Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303, Phone: (603) 225-5584, Fax: (603) 225-5630, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Boscawen)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7342D, N7342D, N-7342D, Serial Number: 22-5131, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin L Burbank, 4 Buxton Pl, Boscawen, NH 03303

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fires - 31 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Boscawen, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (58.0%), and Outside Fires (27.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Boscawen, NH
    • 13158.0%Structure Fires
    • 6127.0%Outside Fires
    • 219.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 135.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Boscawen, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Boscawen, NH
  • 68.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 2.0%Electricity
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Boscawen, NH
  • 35.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.1%Electricity
  • 21.8%Utility gas
  • 12.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Boscawen compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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