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Cheshire County

Population in July 2008: 1,090. Population change since 2000: +1.4%
 

Males: 523  (48.0%)
Females: 567  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  43.0 years
New Hampshire median age:  37.1 years

Zip codes: 03450.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $62,916 (it was $48,625 in 2000)
Harrisville:  $62,916
New Hampshire:  $62,369

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $33,633
Harrisville:  $33,633
New Hampshire:  $30,517

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $251,570 (it was $131,600 in 2000)
Harrisville:  $251,570
New Hampshire:  $261,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $296,119; Detached houses: $302,589; Townhouses or other attached units: $263,284; In 2-unit structures: $292,570; Mobile homes: $52,308
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Races in Harrisville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Harrisville: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (24.9%), Irish (14.8%), French (11.1%), German (10.0%), French Canadian (9.1%), United States (6.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1870

Elevation: 1299 feet

Land area: 18.7 square miles.

Population density: 58 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Harrisville

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harrisville town

  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

40 residents are foreign born (1.8% Europe, 1.1% North America).

This town:  3.7%
New Hampshire:  4.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Harrisville, New Hampshire in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Harrisville to the number of sex offenders is 1090 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Harrisville:  1.9% ($2,470)
New Hampshire:  2.3% ($2,946)

Harrisville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (33.0 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (67.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (171.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Nelson, NH (1.8 miles ), Dublin, NH (1.9 miles ), Roxbury, NH (2.4 miles ), Marlborough, NH (2.4 miles ), Hancock, NH (2.4 miles ), Marlborough, NH (2.5 miles ), Sullivan, NH (2.6 miles ), Stoddard, NH (3.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $163,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $197,900
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $167,400
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $167,400
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000

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Latitude: 42.95 N, Longitude: 72.10 W

Area code: 603

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.8%
New Hampshire:  6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)
  • Machinery (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
  • Art and design workers (4%)



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Harrisville-area historical tornado activity is above New Hampshire state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.2 miles away from the Harrisville town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1981, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Harrisville-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below New Hampshire state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 45.8 miles away from Harrisville center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from Harrisville center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 41.0 miles away from Harrisville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Harrisville:
  • MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; PETERBOROUGH, NH)
  • CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 10 miles; KEENE, NH)
  • ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; ATHOL, MA)

Political contributions by individuals in Harrisville, NH

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harrisville:
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 8 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; GARDNER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 30 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; FT enrollment: 3,660)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 45 miles; LOWELL, MA; FT enrollment: 8,373)
  • QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; WORCESTER, MA; FT enrollment: 3,359)
  • MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; BEDFORD, MA; FT enrollment: 4,501)
Public elementary/middle school in Harrisville:
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Library in Harrisville:
  • HARRISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,300; Location: 5 CANAL STREET; 5,767 books; 34 audio materials; 355 video materials; 22 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Marienfeld Camp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Harrisville include: Saint Denis Church (A), Evangelical Congregational Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Willard Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Beaver Pond (A), Stanford Pond (B), Skatutakee Lake (C), Silver Lake (D), Dinsmore Pond (E), Nubanusit Brook Reservoir (F), Seaver Reservoir (G), Howe Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jaquith Brook (A), Brickyard Brook (B), Willard Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Harrisville include: Pottersville Historic District (1), Chesham Village District (2), Harrisville Historic District (3), Silver Lake District (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Historic Harrisville Inc (Historical Places & Services; Mill Alley) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
New Hampshire:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.2%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.7%
Whole state:  6.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.5%
Whole state:  2.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Harrisville, NH



Harrisville 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Cheshire County New Hampshire:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (68%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Wood (14%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Harrisville

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents56.3%15.8%4.7%3.5%3.4%
Congregations15.6%22.1%2.6%2.6%13.0%
NameInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelUnitarian Universalist AssociationAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.6%1.5%1.4%10.1%
Congregations2.6%5.2%5.2%1.3%29.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,295 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.85%
New Hampshire average:  7.57%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($111 average AGI)
Cheshire County:  0.05%
New Hampshire average:  0.13%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hillsborough County, NH  1.17% ($39,003 average AGI)
from Windham County, VT  0.55% ($34,137)
from Worcester County, MA  0.44% ($47,246)


6.87% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,715 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.87%
New Hampshire average:  7.49%

0.09% of residents moved to foreign countries ($326 average AGI)
Cheshire County:  0.09%
New Hampshire average:  0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hillsborough County, NH  0.96% ($43,038 average AGI)
to Windham County, VT  0.47% ($28,873)
to Sullivan County, NH  0.34% ($33,238)


Strongest AM radio stations in Harrisville:
  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZBK (1220 AM; 1 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harrisville:
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W293AB (106.5 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WOQL (98.7 FM; WINCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WNNH (99.1 FM; HENNIKER, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Harrisville:
  • WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 12
Total length: 10 meters (33ft)
Total costs: $18,000,000
Total average daily traffic: 7,950
Total average daily truck traffic: 388
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 11,767

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 4
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Harrisville, NH

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KV1N, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00618529
    Grant Date: 08/19/2005, Expiration Date: 09/15/2014, Certifier: Lawrence C Mc Clure Jr
    Registrant: Lawrence C Mc Clure Jr, 11 Keltic Way, Harrisville, NH 03450
  • Call Sign: KB1JNQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00650718
    Grant Date: 03/07/2003, Expiration Date: 03/07/2013, Certifier: Mark A Eaton
    Registrant: Mark A Eaton, 121 Main St 2, Harrisville, NH 03450


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: MAULE MXT-7-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-360-C1F (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1051T , Serial Number: 14092C, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Brian J Trustee Oneill, Po Box 386, Harrisville, NH 03450
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 13YF , Serial Number: 12-848, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Peter L Temple, The Island Po Box 65, Harrisville, NH 03450
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 98131 , Serial Number: 28-26059, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Charles M Lovett, 682 Hancock Rd, Harrisville, NH 03450


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 5
  • Hazardous Condition: 9
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Harrisville


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