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Gilford, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 7,126.
Population change since 2000: +4.7%
 
Males: 3,463  (48.6%)
Females: 3,663  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

47.9 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03246.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,227 (it was $48,658 in 2000)
Gilford:

$89,227
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $64,024 (it was $32,667 in 2000)

Gilford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $401,586 (it was $123,800 in 2000)
Gilford:

$401,586
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $464,290; detached houses: $503,643; townhouses or other attached units: $657,649; in 2-unit structures: $254,871; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $448,739; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $289,404; mobile homes: $118,878
March 2022 cost of living index in Gilford: 107.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Gilford, NH (2010)
    • 6,89996.8%White alone
    • 931.3%Hispanic
    • 560.8%Two or more races
    • 490.7%Asian alone
    • 210.3%Black alone
    • 40.06%American Indian alone
    • 20.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.03%Other race alone

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According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Gilford, New Hampshire as of May 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilford is 1,782 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Gilford by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(14.0)		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
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(39.9)		0
(0.0)		4
(56.1)		5
(69.9)		2
(28.0)		4
(56.2)		2
(28.0)		6
(83.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(41.6)		2
(27.8)		4
(55.1)		8
(108.2)		3
(38.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		3
(39.9)		1
(14.0)		1
(14.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(14.0)		1
(14.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(13.9)		2
(27.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		4
(53.1)		13
(182.4)		6
(84.1)		11
(153.7)		5
(70.0)		4
(56.2)		5
(69.9)		6
(83.5)		9
(125.2)		3
(41.6)		3
(41.7)		2
(27.6)		2
(27.1)		1
(12.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		29
(385.3)		24
(336.8)		45
(630.7)		38
(531.0)		25
(349.8)		15
(210.6)		19
(265.8)		24
(334.2)		17
(236.4)		14
(194.0)		16
(222.3)		7
(96.4)		10
(135.3)		8
(101.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		202
(2,684)		186
(2,610)		175
(2,453)		170
(2,376)		147
(2,057)		164
(2,303)		113
(1,581)		115
(1,601)		146
(2,030)		97
(1,344)		91
(1,264)		103
(1,419)		75
(1,015)		104
(1,320)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		11
(146.2)		8
(112.3)		6
(84.1)		6
(83.8)		9
(125.9)		9
(126.4)		8
(111.9)		3
(41.8)		5
(69.5)		9
(124.7)		5
(69.5)		4
(55.1)		8
(108.2)		1
(12.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(13.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(14.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(13.9)		3
(41.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(13.8)		2
(27.1)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index200.5205.7214.9225.5157.4177.3127.2174.3132.5127.2102.3117.5150.793.9

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 Gilford, NH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 24 (18 officers - 17 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.44
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (21.0%), Irish (16.8%), French (13.5%), Italian (11.8%), French Canadian (10.8%), German (10.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1812

Elevation: 741 feet

Land area: 39.0 square miles.

Population density: 183 people per square mile   (very low).

Gilford, New Hampshire map

157 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

This town:

2.3%
New Hampshire:

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

2.1% ($2,646)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (39.9 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (87.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (226.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Laconia, NH (1.9 miles ),
Belmont, NH (2.7 miles ),
Meredith, NH (2.9 miles ),
Tuftonboro, NH (3.0 miles ),
Alton, NH (3.1 miles ),
Gilmanton, NH (3.1 miles ),
Wolfeboro, NH (3.1 miles ),
Sanbornton, NH (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.56 N, Longitude: 71.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 39 buildings, average cost: $567,800
  • 2021: 61 buildings, average cost: $435,700
  • 2020: 57 buildings, average cost: $310,700
  • 2019: 40 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2018: 41 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2017: 36 buildings, average cost: $235,300
  • 2016: 34 buildings, average cost: $471,900
  • 2015: 46 buildings, average cost: $318,200
  • 2014: 22 buildings, average cost: $200,100
  • 2013: 24 buildings, average cost: $473,900
  • 2012: 20 buildings, average cost: $441,600
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $295,500
  • 2010: 19 buildings, average cost: $256,500
  • 2009: 20 buildings, average cost: $216,800
  • 2008: 32 buildings, average cost: $318,800
  • 2007: 74 buildings, average cost: $214,800
  • 2006: 52 buildings, average cost: $272,800
  • 2005: 48 buildings, average cost: $240,900
  • 2004: 54 buildings, average cost: $210,100
  • 2003: 59 buildings, average cost: $213,500
  • 2002: 113 buildings, average cost: $164,100
  • 2001: 66 buildings, average cost: $149,600
  • 2000: 59 buildings, average cost: $152,100
  • 1999: 38 buildings, average cost: $196,000
  • 1998: 41 buildings, average cost: $143,200
  • 1997: 38 buildings, average cost: $145,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Gilford, NH residents
Average permit cost in Gilford, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Gilford, NH
Historical housing units in Gilford, NH
Most common industries in Gilford, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Gilford, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Top executives (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Top executives (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)

Average climate in Gilford, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.05
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.52
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gilford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New Hampshire state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1972, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Gilford town center injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/18/1963, a category F2 tornado 10.2 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gilford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.0 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 11.0 miles away from Gilford center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 149.6 miles away from the city 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 132.0 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 37.2 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 43.1 miles away from Gilford 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 Belknap County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Snows: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilford:

  • LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • CENTRAL NEW HAMPSHIRE KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • LACONIA CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • SAINT FRANCIS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LACONIA, NH)
  • WOLFEBORO BAY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WOLFEBORO, NH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilford:

  • Plymouth State University (about 21 miles; Plymouth, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,838)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 25 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 37 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 38 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 41 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Mount Washington College (about 41 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Dartmouth College (about 46 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)

Public high school in Gilford:

Public elementary/middle schools in Gilford:

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Library in Gilford:

  • GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $309,998; Location: 31 POTTER HILL ROAD; 43,689 books; 3,145 audio materials; 3,674 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 148 print serial subscriptions; 4 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gilford: Alpine Ridge Ski Area (A), Gilford Hills Tennis and Fitness Center (B), Gunstock Acres (C), Gunstock Recreation Area (D), Mount Washington Boat Route (E), Pheasant Ridge Country Club (F), Stonybrook Farm (G), Guilford Public Library (H), Gilford Fire Rescue Department (I), Gunstock Safety Service (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Belknap Mall Shopping Center (1), Kellers Shopping Plaza Shopping Center (2), Lakes Region Plaza Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gilford include: Immaculate Conception Church (A), Guilford Community Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Pine Grove Cemetery (1), McCoy Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Lily Pond (A), Round Pond (B), Saltmarsh Pond (C), Lake Winnipesaukee (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Poorfarm Brook (A), Meadow Brook (B), Gunstock River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Gilford include: Ellacoya State Park (1), Ellacoya State Recreational Vehicle Park (2), Belknap Mountain State Forest (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Gilford Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Amalfi Racing Legends (Museums; 29 Gilford East Drive) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Silver Sands Motel & Marina - Motel (Route 11B) (1), Inn at Smith Cove (19 Roberts Rd) (2), B Mae's Resort Inn & Suites (Route 11 & 11B) (3), Ellacoya Resort & Cottages (110 Scenic Drive) (4), Meadowbrook Farm Box Office (72 Meadowbrook Lane) (5), Greystone Motor Inn & Motel (132 Scenic Drive) (6), Belknap Point Motel (107 Belknap Point Road) (7), Misty Harbor Rentals Resman Inc (72 Meadowbrook Lane) (8), Misty Harbor Resort Hotel (Route 11B) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Belknap County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gilford and their reported violations in the past:

GUNSTOCK ACRES VILLAGE DIST (Population served: 1,440, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
LAKE SHORE PARK (Address: 2600 LAKE SHORE RD , Population served: 790, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-17-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-17-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-22-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-24-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-16-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-14-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-14-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-27-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-22-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-16-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-23-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-12-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2009)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-06-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2009)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-12-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-12-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2009)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2008 and MAR-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-21-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-21-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-11-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2009)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
GROUSE POINT CLUB (Population served: 203, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-09-2012), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-03-2012), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
JONATHANS LANDING CONDOS (Population served: 158, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-21-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-21-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-30-2014)
DOCKHAM SHORES ESTATES (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-17-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-01-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-06-2011), St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-06-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-21-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2012)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2011)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between NOV-01-2011 and DEC-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-06-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-07-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-21-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 23 regular monitoring violations
BROOKSIDE CROSSING (Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-15-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-15-2006), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2005), St Public Notif received (FEB-01-2005), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2005)
GILFORD VILLAGE WATER DIST (Population served: 130, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-30-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-30-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-24-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-30-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-24-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-18-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-06-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-28-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-09-2008), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-14-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2008), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-14-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JUL-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2012)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between SEP-01-2011 and OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-2011)
MICHAWANIC VILLAGE CONDOS (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-28-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2014)
  • Public Education - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-12-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-21-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-15-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-09-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-03-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-27-2005), St Public Notif received (FEB-25-2005)
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gilford that have no violations reported:

  • RESORT ON THE BAY (Population served: 328, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LRMHV (Population served: 233, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SILVER SAND RESORT (Population served: 165, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • EDGE OF WOODS (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • COUNTRY VILLAGE WAY (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HAMPSHIRE VILLAGE (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARBOURSIDE ON WINNIPESAUKEE (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SILVER SANDS MARINA (Address: 103 WEIRS RD , Population served: 35, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CHALET VILLAGE (Population served: 35, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.3%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.3%
Whole state:

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

1.3%
Whole state:

2.8%
2 people in other workers' dormitories in 2000

Banks with branches in Gilford (2011 data):

  • Laconia Savings Bank: Gilford Branch at 1441 Lakeshore Road, branch established on 1979/02/09; Gilford Village Office at One Country Club Road, branch established on 1982/02/16. Info updated 2009/02/12: Bank assets: $1,107.3 mil, Deposits: $876.1 mil, headquarters in Laconia, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Lsb Financial
  • TD Bank, National Association: Gilford Shop N Save Super. Branch at 1402 Lake Shore Road, branch established on 1998/03/05. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Meredith Village Savings Bank: Gilford Branch at 1383 Lakeshore Road, branch established on 1999/06/10. Info updated 2009/03/03: Bank assets: $669.2 mil, Deposits: $513.6 mil, headquarters in Meredith, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices
  • Franklin Savings Bank: Gilford Branch at 11 Saw Mill Road, branch established on 2007/06/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $356.8 mil, Deposits: $268.6 mil, headquarters in Franklin, NH, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 9 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Gilford:

Marital status in Gilford, NH
  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

For population 25 years and over in Gilford:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilford, NH (based on Belknap County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,8108
Mainline Protestant4,81926
Evangelical Protestant1,31519
Other7934
Orthodox1201
None40,231-
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: 15
Here:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

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

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Belknap County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 80
This county:

13.10 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

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

8.5%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Belknap County:

25.0%
New Hampshire:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Belknap County:

20.8%
New Hampshire:

15.9%
Businesses in Gilford, NH
NameCountNameCount
CVS1Nike1
Decora Cabinetry2Payless1
Dunkin Donuts2Shaw's1
Fashion Bug1T.J.Maxx1
FedEx2True Value1
GameStop1U-Haul1
Lowe's1UPS2
Marriott1Walmart1
MasterBrand Cabinets4Wendy's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilford:

  • WEZS (1350 AM; 5 kW; LACONIA, NH; Owner: GARY W. HAMMOND)
  • WEMJ (1490 AM; 1 kW; LACONIA, NH; Owner: WLNH RADIO, INC.)
  • WASR (1420 AM; 5 kW; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: RADIO WOLFEBORO, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPNH (1300 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilford:

  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLNH-FM (98.3 FM; LACONIA, NH; Owner: WLNH RADIO, INC)
  • WBHG (101.5 FM; MEREDITH, NH; Owner: WLNH RADIO, INC)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WPNH-FM (100.1 FM; PLYMOUTH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WFTN-FM (94.1 FM; FRANKLIN, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEVH (91.3 FM; HANOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • W264AH (100.7 FM; LACONIA, NH; Owner: KNIGHT RADIO, INC.)
  • WJYY (105.5 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, 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)
  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Gilford:

  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
Gilford fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Gilford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.9mTotal length
  • $62,840,000Total costs
  • 77,680Total average daily traffic
  • 5,001Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Gilford, NH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gilford, NH
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gilford)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 83 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Gilford, NH)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 97 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gilford)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Gilford)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 26 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 47. The highest number of reported fires - 101 took place in 2010, and the least - 9 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Gilford, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.9%), and Outside Fires (28.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gilford, NH
    • 40750.9%Structure Fires
    • 22728.4%Outside Fires
    • 9011.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 769.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gilford, NH

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Gilford, New Hampshire:

  • Misty Harbor Resort Hotel, 118 Weirs Rd, Rt 11B, Gilford, New Hampshire 03249 , Phone: (603) 293-4500, Fax: (603) 293-0493
  • Fireside Inn & Suites, 17 Harris Shore Rd, Gilford, New Hampshire 03246 , Phone: (603) 293-7526, Fax: (603) 293-4340
  • Towneplace Suites, 14 Sawmill Rd, Gilford, New Hampshire 03249 , Phone: (603) 524-5533, Fax: (603) 524-2422
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Gilford, New Hampshire
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilford, NH
  • 79.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
  • 1.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilford, NH
  • 63.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Electricity


Gilford compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage 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.

Gilford on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors of transportation and material moving workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: special education teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other sales and related workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: mathematical science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: other direct selling establishments (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors of construction and extraction workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: physicians and surgeons (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: leather and allied products (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: music stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other direct selling establishments (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: gasoline stations (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #98 (03246) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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