Alstead, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 1,937.
Population change since 2000: -0.4%
 
Males: 959  (49.5%)
Females: 978  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03602.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,241 (it was $43,191 in 2000)
Alstead:

$79,241
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,134 (it was $20,444 in 2000)

Alstead town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,020 (it was $91,100 in 2000)
Alstead:

$236,020
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $286,446; detached houses: $308,243; townhouses or other attached units: $255,194; in 2-unit structures: $255,554; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $346,438; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $233,006; mobile homes: $69,259
March 2022 cost of living index in Alstead: 101.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Alstead, NH (2010)
    • 1,87897.0%White alone
    • 261.3%Two or more races
    • 160.8%Hispanic
    • 90.5%American Indian alone
    • 60.3%Asian alone
    • 20.1%Black alone

Races in Alstead detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Alstead, New Hampshire as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alstead is 646 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Alstead by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(52.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(47.3)
1
(51.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(52.6)
2
(103.6)
1
(51.6)
1
(51.2)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(52.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(52.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.8)
1
(51.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(378.3)
14
(722.8)
6
(309.3)
2
(103.3)
1
(51.6)
1
(51.8)
5
(259.9)
1
(52.3)
2
(105.7)
1
(52.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.2)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(472.8)
11
(567.9)
6
(309.3)
7
(361.6)
3
(154.8)
2
(103.6)
1
(52.0)
5
(261.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(102.5)
1
(52.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(47.3)
3
(154.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(155.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index87.0127.034.021.79.87.848.324.6113.045.795.351.648.72.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Alstead, NH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 1 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.02
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (21.5%), Irish (16.6%), French (12.8%), German (9.4%), French Canadian (7.6%), United States (6.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1763

Elevation: 478 feet

Land area: 38.9 square miles.

Population density: 50 people per square mile   (very low).

Alstead, New Hampshire map

42 residents are foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.5% Asia).

This town:

2.2%
New Hampshire:

4.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alstead town:

2.5% ($2,295)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (44.4 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (83.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (177.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Langdon, NH (2.2 miles ),
Marlow, NH (2.2 miles ),
Gilsum, NH (2.5 miles ),
Acworth, NH (2.5 miles ),
Walpole, NH (2.6 miles ),
North Walpole, NH (2.7 miles ),
Bellows Falls, VT (2.7 miles ),
North Westminster, VT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.13 N, Longitude: 72.31 W

Area code: 603

Distribution of median household income in Alstead, NH in 2022
Alstead satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $271,400
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $247,800
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $39,000
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Alstead, NH residents
Average permit cost in Alstead, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Alstead, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Alstead, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)

Average climate in Alstead, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alstead, New Hampshire average temperatures Alstead, New Hampshire average precipitation Alstead, New Hampshire humidity Alstead, New Hampshire wind speed Alstead, New Hampshire snowfall Alstead, New Hampshire sunshine Alstead, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 59.0. This is better than average.

City:

59.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.66. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.66
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.97. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.97
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Alstead-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Alstead town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.0 miles away from the town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alstead-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 118.2 miles away from Alstead center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 117.4 miles away from the city center
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 44.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 89.3 miles away from Alstead center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cheshire County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Snows: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alstead topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alstead:

  • MCGIRR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BELLOWS FALLS, VT)
  • KEENE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • CEDARCREST INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • SNF CHESHIRE MEDICAL CTR. (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • CHESHIRE COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WESTMORELAND, NH)
  • HOSPICE OF THE MONADNOCK REGION (Hospital, about 14 miles away; KEENE, NH)

Amtrak stations near Alstead:

  • 7 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.
  • 18 miles: CLAREMONT (PLAINS RD.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alstead:

  • Keene State College (about 14 miles; Keene, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,098)
  • Franklin Pierce University (about 28 miles; Rindge, NH; FT enrollment: 2,139)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 40 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Dartmouth College (about 40 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Mount Wachusett Community College (about 41 miles; Gardner, MA; FT enrollment: 3,143)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 42 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 44 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)

Public elementary/middle schools in Alstead:

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Library in Alstead:

  • SHEDD-PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,345; Location: 3 MAIN ST; 17,653 books; 629 audio materials; 412 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 25 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alstead: Alstead Fire Department East Station (A), Shedd-Porter Memorial Library (B), Alstead Fire Department Village Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alstead include: East Alstead Second Congregational Church (A), Alstead Center Congregational Church (B), Alstead Village Third Congregational Church (C), Church of the Good Shepherd Universalist Society (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Center Cemetery (1), Slade Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Caldwell Pond (A), Converse Pond (B), Crane Pond (C), Kidders Pond (D), Lily Pond (E), Raymond Pond (F), Wellman Pond (G), Arch Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Warren Brook (A), Hale Brook (B), Camp Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: John G. Shedd - Businessman.

Cheshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.4%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.5%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

2.8%
12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Alstead:

Marital status in Alstead, NH
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Alstead:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alstead, NH (based on Cheshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,2379
Mainline Protestant4,01537
Evangelical Protestant3,88125
Other1,29213
Orthodox2501
None58,442-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Cheshire County:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Cheshire County:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Cheshire County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 67
Here:

8.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Cheshire County:

27.5%
New Hampshire:

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

14.5%
State:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alstead:

  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WNBX (1480 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alstead:

  • 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.)
  • WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCFR-FM (96.3 FM; WALPOLE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • W293AB (106.5 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WXKK (93.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, VT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alstead:

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

Alstead fatal accident list:

Aug 10, 2019 07:52 AM, Comstock Rd, Darby Brook Ln, Lat: 43.136381, Lon: -72.372347, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 1, 2013 02:40 AM, Gilsum Mine Road, Lat: 43.147956, Lon: -72.366958, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 25, 2009 02:51 AM, Sr-123, Hemlock Ledge Lane, Lat: 43.131017, Lon: -72.311186, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 23, 2005 10:32 PM, Thayer Brook Rd, Rhoades Rd, Lat: 43.165410, Lon: -72.269130, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 21, 1992 08:00 PM, 4010094, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 31, 1990 12:35 AM, Sr12a, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 1, 1987 03:50 PM, 4016100000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.3mTotal length
  • $21,994,000Total costs
  • 5,748Total average daily traffic
  • 307Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,504Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Mark L Gartley, Cobb Hill Road (Lat: 43.159806 Lon: -72.319417), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 74.6 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erik Brooks, Cobb Hill Road (Lat: 43.159806 Lon: -72.319417), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 74.6 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erik Brooks, Cobb Hill Road (Lat: 43.159806 Lon: -72.319417), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erik Brooks, Cobb Hill Road (Lat: 43.159806 Lon: -72.319417), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, Renee.Mazur@uscellular.Com, , Chica-go, Phone: (773) 399-8900

  • Cayla Gamble, Cobb Hill Road (Lat: 43.159806 Lon: -72.319417), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 33005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Fire Station (Lat: 43.143139 Lon: -72.359806), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: KDS606,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2021, Expiration Date: 08/25/2031, Registrant: Swnh Dist. Fire Mutual Aid, 32 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431, Phone: (603) 352-8635, Fax: (603) 357-1985, Email:

  • Fire Station East Alstead (Lat: 43.127583 Lon: -72.279528), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: KEP560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2021, Expiration Date: 08/25/2031, Registrant: Swnh Dist. Fire Mutual Aid, 32 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431, Phone: (603) 352-8635, Fax: (603) 357-1985, Email:

  • Police Dept (Lat: 43.143139 Lon: -72.359806), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPAE796,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.070 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2022, Expiration Date: 07/30/2032, Registrant: Cheshire County So, 12 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431, Phone: (603) 352-4238, Fax: (603) 355-3020, Email:

  • 1 Mile Off Rt 123a (Lat: 43.108972 Lon: -72.315083), Type: Ntower, Structure height: 24.6 m, Overall height: 28.3 m, Call Sign: WPXT483,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.385 MHz, 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2023, Expiration Date: 06/06/2033, Certifier: Paul A Szoc, Registrant: Swnh District Fire Mutual Aid, 32 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431, Phone: (603) 352-8635, Fax: (603) 357-1985, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • NH ALS MOO, Lat: 43.134111 Lon: -72.256056, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJH296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Brian R Foucher, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • NH ALS COB, Lat: 43.159389 Lon: -72.315278, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WQJH296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Brian R Foucher, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • ALSTEAD, 835 Alstead Center (Lat: 43.094000 Lon: -72.316889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRAK929,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 12/19/2027, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alstead)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4316E, N4316E, N-4316E, Serial Number: 7DC-26, Year manufactured: 1948, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Roger W Landry, 90 Pleasant St, Alstead, NH 03602
  • Aircraft: KOHLER JOSEPH T KOLB FIRESTAR II (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 503K, N503K, N-503K, Serial Number: F1177, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph T Kohler, 473 Walpole Valley Rd, Alstead, NH 03602
  • Aircraft: KOHLER JOSEPH T PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 899JK, N899JK, N-899JK, Serial Number: 11KRJ46091, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph T Kohler, 473 Walpole Valley Rd, Alstead, NH 03602

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 55 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Alstead, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (60.9%), and Outside Fires (26.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Alstead, NH
    • 15960.9%Structure Fires
    • 6926.4%Outside Fires
    • 186.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 155.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Alstead, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alstead, NH
  • 60.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.5%Wood
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Coal or coke
  • 1.5%Electricity
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alstead, NH
  • 53.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.2%Wood
  • 11.0%Electricity
  • 1.2%Utility gas


Alstead compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.