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Sullivan County

Population in July 2008: 1,076. Population change since 2000: +20.2%
Males: 550  (51.2%)
Females: 526  (48.8%)

Median resident age:  45.0 years
New Hampshire median age:  37.1 years

Zip codes: 03280.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $54,843 (it was $43,125 in 2000)
Washington:  $54,843
New Hampshire:  $62,369

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,499
Washington:  $26,499
New Hampshire:  $30,517

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $230,110 (it was $109,300 in 2000)
Washington:  $230,110
New Hampshire:  $261,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $252,752; Detached houses: $258,872; Townhouses or other attached units: $239,614; In 2-unit structures: $215,568; Mobile homes: $77,159
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Races in Washington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Washington: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (24.1%), English (18.5%), French (11.1%), German (9.2%), Polish (5.9%), Scottish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1776

Elevation: 1532 feet

Land area: 45.4 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Washington

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 36.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington town

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 71.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

16 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.8%
New Hampshire:  4.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Washington, New Hampshire in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Washington to the number of sex offenders is 1076 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:

Washington:  2.0% ($2,236)
New Hampshire:  2.3% ($2,946)
Washington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (34.8 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (77.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (184.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Windsor, NH (2.2 miles ), Lempster, NH (2.5 miles ), Stoddard, NH (2.6 miles ), Marlow, NH (2.7 miles ), Bradford, NH (2.9 miles ), Hillsborough, NH (2.9 miles ), Goshen, NH (3.1 miles ), Acworth, NH (3.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 50 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 2000: 49 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2003: 29 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2005: 30 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2006: 20 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2007: 26 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.17 N, Longitude: 72.09 W

Area code: 603

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.0%
New Hampshire:  6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Machinery (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other financial specialists (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)



Crime in Washington (2006):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 assault (95.5 per 100,000)
  • 6 burglaries (573.1 per 100,000)
  • 5 thefts (477.6 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 78.3 (higher means more crime, US average = 309.6)

Crime in Washington (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 assaults (184.5 per 100,000)
  • 2 burglaries (184.5 per 100,000)
  • 8 thefts (738.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (92.3 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 86.7 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  0.93
US city average:  3.00

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Washington-area historical tornado activity is above New Hampshire state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.6 miles away from the Washington 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 36.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Washington-area historical earthquake activity is near New Hampshire state average. It is 76% 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 33.7 miles away from Washington center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.7 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 57.7 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 79.3 miles away from Washington center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.0 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 56.4 miles away from Washington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Washington:
  • NEW LONDON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC (about 18 miles; NEW LONDON, NH)
  • CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 19 miles; KEENE, NH)
  • VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; CLAREMONT, NH)

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located in Washington:
Amtrak stations near Washington:
  • 18 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.
  • 20 miles: CLAREMONT (PLAINS RD.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 18 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 34 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; GARDNER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 44 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; FT enrollment: 3,660)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 47 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 48 miles; HANOVER, NH; FT enrollment: 5,309)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 53 miles; LOWELL, MA; FT enrollment: 8,373)
Public elementary/middle school in Washington:
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Library in Washington:
  • SHEDD FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,917; Location: 46 NORTH MAIN STREET; 9,700 books; 205 audio materials; 556 video materials; 51 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Washington Museum (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Washington include: Washington Meeting House (A), Washington Congregational Church (B), Advent Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Freezeland Pond (A), Frog Pond (B), Vickery Pond (C), Butterfield Pond (D), Hedgehog Pond (E), Philbruek Pond (F), Mud Pond (G), Smith Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Freezeland Creek (A), Cherry Brook (B), Bog Brook (C), Barney Brook (D), Woodward Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Washington include: Washington Common (1), Washington Common Historic District (2), Pillsbury State Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.1%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.8%
Whole state:  6.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.0%
Whole state:  6.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  2.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Washington, NH



Washington 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County New Hampshire:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (42%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (33%)
  • Wood (21%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Washington

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents60.9%9.3%7.2%7.1%3.9%
Congregations12.2%16.3%14.3%16.3%8.2%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsConservative Baptist Association of AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.9%1.3%1.3%1.2%5.0%
Congregations2.0%4.1%2.0%2.0%22.4%
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.


7.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,431 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.60%
New Hampshire average:  7.57%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($93 average AGI)
Sullivan County:  0.06%
New Hampshire average:  0.13%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Grafton County, NH  1.34% ($48,389 average AGI)
from Merrimack County, NH  0.71% ($48,967)
from Windsor County, VT  0.67% ($43,018)


7.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,905 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.05%
New Hampshire average:  7.49%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Grafton County, NH  1.13% ($33,270 average AGI)
to Windsor County, VT  0.73% ($25,894)
to Merrimack County, NH  0.67% ($49,823)


Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, 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.)
  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNBX (1480 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:
  • 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.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNNH (99.1 FM; HENNIKER, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNTK-FM (99.7 FM; NEW LONDON, NH; Owner: SHEILA E. VINIKOOR)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • 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)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:
  • WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WVTA (Channel 41; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)


Washington fatal accident list:
Dec 21, 1995 12:00 AM, Route 31, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total costs: $19,500,000
Total average daily traffic: 6,920
Total average daily truck traffic: 548
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 10,243

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 5
  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 4
  • 1990-1999: 1
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Washington, NH

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 75 Lempster Mtn Road, Type: Building, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WZS934
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.310 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/01/2005, Expiration Date: 12/14/2015
    Registrant: 2700 East Washington Road, Washington, NH 03280, Phone: (603) 495-3985, Email:
  • Police Dept Town Hall, Call Sign: KNAL546, Licensee ID: L00008549
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/05/2001, Expiration Date: 01/28/2011
    Registrant: State Of New Hampshire, Hazen Dr St Police Div, Concord, NH 03301, Phone: (603) 495-3232

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Washington)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • 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: 2349T , Serial Number: 28-7225053, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Randall K Wilson, 74 Halfmoon Pond Rd, Washington, NH 03280
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8490L , Serial Number: 17256690, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Craig C Gebo, 339 Washington Dr, Washington, NH 03280
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-235 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8541N , Serial Number: 28-11340, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): Altus Associates Inc, 622 Highland Haven Rd, Washington, NH 03280
  • Aircraft: LEMEN WILLIAM T HATZ CB-1 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 88VL , Serial Number: BL-1, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 07/23/1985
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Arthur Poe, 689 Millen Pond Rd, Washington, NH 03280, Other Owners: Nancy Poe


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 9
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Washington


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Washington, NH

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