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Cheshire County

Population in July 2008: 245. Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 

Males: 121  (49.8%)
Females: 124  (50.2%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
New Hampshire median age:  37.1 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $63,886 (it was $49,375 in 2000)
Roxbury:  $63,886
New Hampshire:  $62,369

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $27,974
Roxbury:  $27,974
New Hampshire:  $30,517

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $227,866 (it was $119,200 in 2000)
Roxbury:  $227,866
New Hampshire:  $261,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $265,799; Detached houses: $273,029; Townhouses or other attached units: $359,024; Mobile homes: $86,875

Roxbury, NH residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Roxbury:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Roxbury: 96.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: English (16.9%), French (16.9%), Irish (16.0%), Scottish (9.3%), German (8.9%), United States (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1812

Elevation: 1371 feet

Land area: 11.9 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Roxbury

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roxbury town

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 70.4%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.7%
New Hampshire:  4.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Roxbury:  1.9% ($2,261)
New Hampshire:  2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (38.7 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (72.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (169.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Sullivan, NH (1.7 miles ), Marlborough, NH (1.9 miles ), Keene, NH (2.0 miles ), Marlborough, NH (2.1 miles ), Nelson, NH (2.2 miles ), Harrisville, NH (2.4 miles ), Gilsum, NH (2.6 miles ), Surry, NH (2.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $130,700
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.96 N, Longitude: 72.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

Roxbury household income distribution Roxbury home values distribution

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.5%
New Hampshire:  6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)



Roxbury-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 33.9 miles away from the Roxbury town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.2 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Roxbury-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below New Hampshire state average. It is 80% 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 48.6 miles away from Roxbury 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 93.0 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 95.2 miles away from Roxbury center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.9 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 41.4 miles away from Roxbury center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Hospitals/medical centers near Roxbury:
  • CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 4 miles; KEENE, NH)
  • MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; PETERBOROUGH, NH)
  • BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; BRATTLEBORO, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Roxbury, NH

Amtrak stations near Roxbury:
  • 17 miles: BELLOWS FALLS (DEPOT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: BRATTLEBORO (VERNON RD.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roxbury:
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 2 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; GARDNER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 34 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; FT enrollment: 3,660)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (about 47 miles; AMHERST, MA; FT enrollment: 21,468)
  • SMITH COLLEGE (about 50 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 50 miles; LOWELL, MA; FT enrollment: 8,373)

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Notable location: Pinnacle Mountain Ski Area (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Spectacle Pond (A), Babbidge Reservoir (B), Woodward Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hubbard Brook (A), Roaring Brook (B), Wheeler Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
New Hampshire:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.2%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.4%
Whole state:  6.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.9%
Whole state:  6.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  2.8%


Roxbury compared to New Hampshire state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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. (64%)
  • Wood (21%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)


Religion statistics for Roxbury

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 Roxbury:
  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WZBK (1220 AM; 1 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roxbury:
  • W240AM (95.9 FM; WEST KEENE, ETC., NH; Owner: HARVEST TRANSLATORS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • W293AB (106.5 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WOQL (98.7 FM; WINCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • 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)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Roxbury:
  • 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: 2
Total length: 0 meters
Total costs: $3,000,000
Total average daily traffic: 7,020
Total average daily truck traffic: 516
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 10,390

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: N1QQG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00676677
    Grant Date: 10/21/2003, Expiration Date: 11/09/2013
    Registrant: Marilynn M Bueckner, 397 Middletown Road, Roxbury, NH 03431-8706


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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