Somersworth, New Hampshire

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Back to Somersworth, NH housing info, Strafford County, New Hampshire, NH smaller cities, NH small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Somersworth, NH Strafford County Population in July 2008: 11,967. Population change since 2000: +4.3%   Males: 5,756   (48.1%) Females: 6,211   (51.9%) Median resident age:   34.9 years New Hampshire median age:   37.1 years Zip codes: 03878. Estimated median household income in 2008: $58,572 (it was $42,739 in 2000) Somersworth:   $58,572 New Hampshire:   $63,731 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $28,231 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $202,955 (it was $96,200 in 2000) Somersworth:   $202,955 New Hampshire:   $264,700 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $213,617; Detached houses: $245,970; Townhouses or other attached units: $215,830; In 2-unit structures: $269,106; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $133,163; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $169,567; Mobile homes: $26,108 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 03878 Somersworth, NH residents, houses, and apartments details Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Somersworth: White Non-Hispanic (95.2%) Hispanic (1.6%) Two or more races (1.5%) American Indian (0.7%) Other race (0.6%) Black (0.6%) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Somersworth: 112.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Somersworth, New Hampshire on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Somersworth is mentioned 116 times on our forum: Public Landfill near Somersworth?  (7 replies) Somersworth or Dover school system?  (0 replies) Looking for old friend -Somersworth/Rochester  (1 reply) bad storm for n.h  (148 replies) Need Help Convincing My Wife to Move to New Hampshire  (67 replies) I'm getting confused!  (132 replies) Latest news from Somersworth, NH collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations 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: 1223 people per square mile   (low).

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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Somersworth, New Hampshire business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	6.5%
New Hampshire:	6.5%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.92
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Somersworth, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Somersworth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 3 (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 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

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 Somersworth 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 the city 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 Somersworth 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 the city 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 Somersworth center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Birthplace of: John Wentworth Jr..

Political contributions by individuals in Somersworth, NH

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Notable locations in Somersworth: Sunningdale Country Club (A), Lions Club Ice Rink and Fishing Pond (B), Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce (C), The Works Athletic Club (D), Somersworth City Hall (E), Somersworth Public Library (F). 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: Tri City Church (A), Somersworth Pentecostal Church (B), First Parish United Church (C), Faith Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Forest Glade Cemetery (1), Somersworth Cemetery (2), Holy Trinity Cemetery (3), Hussy Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Willand Pond (A), Lily Pond (B), Salmon Falls River Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Peters Marsh Brook (A), Tates Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Somersworth include: Hilltop Fun Center (1), Jules Bisson Park (2), Forest Glade Park (3), Noble Pines Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
New Hampshire:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	65.7%
Whole state:	68.2%

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

This city:	8.8%
Whole state:	6.5%

This city:	3.4%
Whole state:	2.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Somersworth, NH

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Here		39.0%
USA		50.2%

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%

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%

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)

• 120 Rt 108, 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:

• Somersworth Police Dept 5 Main St, 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, 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 : 467.900 MHz, 467.762 MHz, 467.837 MHz, 467.850 MHz, 467.875 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

• Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Fixed wing single engine, 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 (Fixed wing multi engine, 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 (Fixed wing single engine, 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 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 32, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds, Speed: 174 mph), Engine: P & W R-1830 SERIES (1350 HP) (Turbo-prop)
  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
• Aircraft: BOEING A75 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING R680-4P-B4 (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 58199 , Serial Number: 75-242, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1970
  Registrant (Individual): Daniel M Mccue, 233 Rte 16, Somersworth, NH 03878
• Aircraft: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 640DS , Serial Number: 40.340, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/2003
  Registrant (Corporation): Lmt International Inc, Po Box 700, Somersworth, NH 03878
• Aircraft: CESSNA 180J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 9986N , Serial Number: 18052641, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1975
  Registrant (Individual): Daniel M Mccue, Box 233 Route 16, Somersworth, NH 03878

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

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