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Strafford County

Population in 2011: 11,773. Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 

Males: 5,617  (47.7%)
Females: 6,156  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  37.8 years
New Hampshire median age:  48.3 years

Zip codes: 03878.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $51,691 (it was $42,739 in 2000)
Somersworth:

$51,691
New Hampshire:

$60,567
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $27,000

Somersworth city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $214,688 (it was $96,200 in 2000)
Somersworth:

$214,688
New Hampshire:

$249,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $205,681; Detached houses: $241,408; Townhouses or other attached units: $232,525; In 2-unit structures: $206,701; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $219,547; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $150,440; Mobile homes: $55,124

Median gross rent in 2009: $933.

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  • White alone - 10,383 (88.2%)
  • Asian alone - 617 (5.2%)
  • Hispanic - 296 (2.5%)
  • Two or more races - 279 (2.4%)
  • Black alone - 145 (1.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 29 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 15 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.02%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Somersworth: 131.7 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French (20.1%), Irish (19.5%), French Canadian (15.3%), English (15.1%), German (7.2%), United States (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1754

Elevation: 204 feet

Land area: 9.78 square miles.

Population density: 1204 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Somersworth:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Somersworth city:

  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

205 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.8%
New Hampshire:  4.4%



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists there were 26 registered sex offenders living in Somersworth, New Hampshire as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Somersworth to the number of sex offenders is 465 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $4,055 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,847 (1.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (34.5 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (65.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (226.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Berwick, ME (1.1 miles ), Rollinsford, NH (1.7 miles ), Berwick, ME (1.7 miles ), Dover, NH (2.1 miles ), South Berwick, ME (2.2 miles ), Rochester, NH (2.4 miles ), Madbury, NH (2.6 miles ), North Berwick, ME (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $70,800
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $70,500
  • 2000: 29 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 2001: 23 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2002: 24 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2004: 49 buildings, average cost: $109,300
  • 2005: 64 buildings, average cost: $121,900
  • 2006: 44 buildings, average cost: $126,900
  • 2007: 25 buildings, average cost: $203,800
  • 2008: 19 buildings, average cost: $220,200
  • 2009: 18 buildings, average cost: $225,300
  • 2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $220,300

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.25 N, Longitude: 70.88 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -987 (-8.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,132 (19.8%)

Area code: 603

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Crime in Somersworth by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 100000100
per 100,000 8.60.00.00.00.00.08.30.00.0
Rapes 1330111259
per 100,000 8.625.325.70.08.492.416.641.976.4
Robberies 06521137127
per 100,000 0.050.542.816.992.625.258.2100.559.4
Assaults 57819921263325
per 100,000 42.858.968.4160.475.8176.4216.3276.4212.2
Burglaries 625945563580536140
per 100,000 530.8496.8384.8472.9294.8672.0440.9510.9339.5
Thefts 432458348420441258303480466
per 100,000 3698.33856.22975.93546.73714.02167.22520.84020.13955.5
Auto thefts 2834574217611513
per 100,000 239.7286.3487.4354.7143.250.491.541.9110.3
Arson 11710962666
per 100,000 94.258.985.576.050.516.849.950.350.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 247.8271.1242.8251.7241.0266.3240.4333.7326.7

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 30 (24 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.04
New Hampshire average:

2.20

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Somersworth, New Hampshire accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.4%
New Hampshire:

5.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +277 (+2.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)

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Average climate in Somersworth, New Hampshire

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Tornado activity:

Somersworth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the Somersworth city center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1963, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Somersworth-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 69% 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 40.2 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 68.6 miles away from Somersworth center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 54.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from Somersworth center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Strafford County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Somersworth topographic map

Birthplace of: John Sullivan - Revolutionary War general, Edward H. Rollins - Politician, John Wentworth Jr..


Hospitals/medical centers near Somersworth:

  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 136 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
  • GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 141 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)
  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 145 miles away; TROY, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Somersworth, NH

Amtrak stations near Somersworth:

  • 4 miles: DOVER (33 CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.
  • 9 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 15 miles: WELLS (696 SANFORD ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Local government website: www.somersworth.com

College/University in Somersworth:

  • Empire Beauty School-Somersworth (Full-time enrollment: 110; Location: 362 Rte 108; Private, for-profit; Website: empirebeautyschools.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Somersworth:

  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 9 miles; Durham, NH; Full-time enrollment: 13,290)
  • University of New England (about 29 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 33 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 33 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 34 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,162)
  • Hesser College (about 36 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 42 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)

Public high schools in Somersworth:

Private high school in Somersworth:

  • TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 311; Location: 150 W HIGH ST; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Somersworth:

Private elementary/middle schools in Somersworth:

  • STRAFFORD LEARNING CENTER (Students: 26; Location: 317 MAIN ST; Grades: 1 - 9)
  • SOMERSWORTH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (Students: 21; Location: 49 MARKET ST; Grades: PK - 10)
See full list of schools located in Somersworth, School District: SOMERSWORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Somersworth:

  • SOMERSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $316,822; Location: 25 MAIN STREET; 49,832 books; 2,667 audio materials; 3,111 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 72 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Somersworth: Lions Club Ice Rink and Fishing Pond (A), Sunningdale Country Club (B), Somersworth City Hall (C), Somersworth Public Library (D), The Works Athletic Club (E), Somersworth Fire Department (F), Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Somersworth Shopping Center (1), Tri-City Shopping Center (2), Washington Street Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Somersworth include: First Parish United Church (A), Faith Church (B), Tri City Church (C), Somersworth Pentecostal Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Somersworth Cemetery (1), Hussy Cemetery (2), Forest Glade Cemetery (3), Holy Trinity Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lily Pond (A), Willand Pond (B), Salmon Falls River Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tates Brook (A), Peters Marsh Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Somersworth include: Jules Bisson Park (1), Hilltop Fun Center (2), Forest Glade Park (3), Noble Pines Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Strafford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  NO2 Ozone  PM2.5 SO2 PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.7. This is about average.
City:

26.7
U.S.:

32.0
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 7.39. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.39
U.S.:

10.54
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.03
U.S.:

9.59
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.18. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.18
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 13.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

13.2
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.2%
(8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 11.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.5% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.8% for other race residents, 24.6% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
New Hampshire:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.6%
Whole state:  64.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.6%
Whole state:  6.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Somersworth, NH

People in group quarters in Somersworth:

  • 18 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Somersworth compared to New Hampshire state average:

Somersworth, New Hampshire environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Somersworth (2011 data):

  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Tri-City Plaza Drive-Up Branch, Somersworth Branch, Somersworth-Walmart Branch. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Profile Bank, FSB: Route 108 Branch at 154 Route 108, branch established on 2008/09/09. 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
  • Bank of America, National Association: Somersworth Branch at One John Parsons Drive, branch established on 1865/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Somersworth travel time to work - commute


Somersworth mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (67%)
  • Utility gas (22%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Strafford County New Hampshire:




2008 Presidential Election results in Strafford County New Hampshire:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Somersworth (based on Strafford County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.03%
Here39.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristMuslim EstimateUnited Methodist ChurchConservative Baptist Association of America
Adherents69.4%7.9%4.3%3.9%2.4%
Congregations19.7%12.1%1.5%6.1%9.1%
NameEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaJewishOther
Adherents2.0%1.7%1.4%1.4%5.6%
Congregations4.5%6.1%3.0%1.5%36.4%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Strafford County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

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

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 30
Strafford County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Strafford County:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 99
Here:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Strafford County:

26.2%
New Hampshire:

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

14.0%
State:

15.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$23,146$46,2921$1,072
Other Government Administration 19$46,934$29,6430$0
Judicial and Legal 1$4,411$52,9320$0
Police Protection - Officers 24$97,088$48,5440$0
Police - Other 7$22,034$37,7732$1,568
Firefighters 17$77,468$54,6830$0
Fire - Other 0$0 1$1,639
Streets and Highways 12$60,146$60,1464$7,937
Welfare 1$2,874$34,4880$0
Parks and Recreation 2$6,316$37,8966$2,223
Water Supply 7$31,508$54,0140$0
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 235$744,185$38,00135$29,710
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 30$97,522$39,0094$3,722
Local Libraries 3$11,201$44,8044$3,114
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,625
Totals for Government 364$1,224,833$40,37958$52,610

Somersworth government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $0 ($0.00)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,431,000 ($121.55)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $210,000 ($17.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $121,000 ($10.28)
    All Other: $83,000 ($7.05)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $2,000 ($0.17)
  • Construction - Sewerage: $10,325,000 ($877.01)
    Water Utilities: $5,000,000 ($424.70)
    Regular Highways: $925,000 ($78.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $83,000 ($7.05)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($2.38)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $17,578,000 ($1493.08)
    Police Protection: $2,157,000 ($183.22)
    Regular Highways: $1,729,000 ($146.86)
    Sewerage: $1,382,000 ($117.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,297,000 ($110.17)
    Water Utilities: $1,163,000 ($98.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $693,000 ($58.86)
    General - Other: $564,000 ($47.91)
    Financial Administration: $491,000 ($41.71)
    Central Staff Services: $422,000 ($35.84)
    Libraries: $297,000 ($25.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $281,000 ($23.87)
    General Public Buildings: $137,000 ($11.64)
    Public Welfare - Other: $58,000 ($4.93)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $10,000 ($0.85)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $913,000 ($77.55)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $27,000 ($2.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $1,110,000 ($94.28)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,253,000 ($106.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $849,000 ($72.11)
    Rents: $232,000 ($19.71)
    General Revenue, NEC: $186,000 ($15.80)
    Fines and Forfeits: $33,000 ($2.80)
    Sale of Property: $9,000 ($0.76)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,823,000 ($2108.47)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,446,000 ($1311.99)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,630,000 ($902.91)
    Assistance and Subsidies – Public Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $168,000 ($14.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $147,000 ($12.49)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,876,000 ($753.93)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,176,000 ($99.89)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $9,797,000 ($832.16)
    All Other: $867,000 ($73.64)
    General Local Government Support: $392,000 ($33.30)
    Highways: $188,000 ($15.97)
  • Tax - Property: $14,202,000 ($1206.32)
    Other License: $215,000 ($18.26)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $28,000 ($2.38)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,371,000 ($1135.73)

8.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,938 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.53%
New Hampshire average:

7.57%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($302 average AGI)
Strafford County:

0.18%
New Hampshire average:

0.13%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Rockingham County, NH  2.69% ($44,612 average AGI)
from York County, ME  0.99% ($34,097)
from Hillsborough County, NH  0.54% ($37,952)


7.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,735 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.99%
New Hampshire average:

7.49%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($404 average AGI)
Strafford County:

0.08%
New Hampshire average:

0.08%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rockingham County, NH  2.03% ($40,145 average AGI)
to York County, ME  0.87% ($36,557)
to Carroll County, NH  0.40% ($42,185)

Strongest AM radio stations in Somersworth:

  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGIP (1540 AM; 5 kW; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Somersworth:

  • WBYY (98.7 FM; SOMERSWORTH, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQSO (96.7 FM; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WUNH (91.3 FM; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHEB (100.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WERZ (107.1 FM; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W282AB (104.3 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Somersworth:

  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Somersworth fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 10 meters (33ft)
Total costs: $7,500,000
Total average daily traffic: 20,300
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,015
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 30,044


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • 120 Rt 108 (Lat: 43.236389 Lon: -70.893056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 90 m, Overall height: 90 m
    Registrant: Garrison City Broadcasting Inc, 101 Back Rd, Dover, NH 03820, Phone: (603) 742-0987, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Somersworth Police Dept 5 Main St (Lat: 43.259806 Lon: -70.867000), Call Sign: KQL828, Licensee ID: L00008549
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/11/2002, Expiration Date: 07/01/2012
    Registrant: State Of New Hampshire, Hazen Dr, Concord, NH 03301, Phone: (603) 271-2421
  • 5 Main St (Lat: 43.263417 Lon: -70.861444), Call Sign: KTG678, Licensee ID: L00053284
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/24/2001, Expiration Date: 11/17/2011
    Registrant: County Of Strafford, 5 Main St, Somersworth, NH 03878, Phone: (603) 692-3131
  • Lat: 43.236556 Lon: -70.882556, Call Sign: WQFD967
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.762 MHz, 467.837 MHz, 467.850 MHz, 467.875 MHz, 467.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/23/2006, Expiration Date: 06/23/2016, Certifier: Michael Celeste
    Registrant: Home Depot Inc, 2455 Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339, Phone: (770) 433-8211, Fax: (770) 384-3935, Email:
  • Lat: 43.256611 Lon: -70.906472, Call Sign: WQFT479
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.3000 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/2006, Expiration Date: 09/28/2016, Certifier: George Vierra
    Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, N3211 County Rd H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 248-3000

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Somersworth)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2412D , Serial Number: 38-79A0300, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/07/1978
    Registrant (Individual): William R Carder, 165 Old Rochester Rd, Somersworth, NH 03878
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 525 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: WILLIAMS FJ 44 SERIES (1900 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 263CT , Serial Number: 525-0263, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Jkz Properties Ltd, 377 Main St, Somersworth, NH 03878
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3167E , Serial Number: 11AC-1507, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/25/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Gerard J Curran, 44 Salmon Falls Rd, Somersworth, NH 03878
  • Aircraft: DOUGLAS DC3 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 32, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds, Speed: 174 mph), Engine: P & W R-1830 SERIES (1350 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 54AA , Serial Number: 12475, Year manufactured: 1944, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1999
    Registrant (Corporation): Allied Air Freight Inc, 350 Route 108 Unit 105, Somersworth, NH 03878



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED67$194,82145$143,489200$163,63024$68,0834$626,25019$120,94711$36,182
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$212,2007$158,42914$173,0004$9,7500$02$142,5001$20,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED11$165,54519$79,368107$179,73817$24,2350$08$99,00026$37,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$165,33311$111,54557$189,1401$10,0000$07$142,4293$38,667
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$018$193,2220$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0830.01 , 0830.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$226,6679$215,556
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$212,5000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$08$200,375
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$118,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0830.01 , 0830.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 51
  • Hazardous Condition: 140
  • Service Call: 22
  • Good Intent Call: 11

Incident types - Somersworth


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Somersworth, NH
Businesses in Somersworth, NH
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Payless1
AutoZone1Penske1
Burger King1RadioShack1
CVS1Rite Aid1
Dunkin Donuts2Starbucks1
Fashion Bug1Subway1
FedEx1T-Mobile2
GNC2T.J.Maxx1
GameStop1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1Target1
Home Depot1U-Haul2
KFC1UPS1
MasterBrand Cabinets2Walmart1
Browse common businesses in Somersworth, NH

Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Chad M. Greenlaw (6)
  • Abhishek D. Saxena (3)
  • David Clarke Pollock (3)
  • James Ducharme (3)
  • David John Gagnon (2)
  • Aaron Christian Sakash (2)
  • Mary Goyette (1)
  • Donald Frank Bullock (1)
  • Stephen James Holland (1)
  • David Flanagan (1)

Total of 26 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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