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Kensington, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 2,124.
Population change since 2000: +12.2%
 
Males: 1,063  (50.0%)
Females: 1,061  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03833.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $124,429 (it was $67,344 in 2000)
Kensington:

$124,429
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $64,240 (it was $29,265 in 2000)

Kensington town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $627,313 (it was $205,300 in 2000)
Kensington:

$627,313
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $614,227; detached houses: $665,470; townhouses or other attached units: $408,866; in 2-unit structures: $730,084; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $329,099; mobile homes: $126,160
March 2022 cost of living index in Kensington: 125.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Kensington, NH (2010)
    • 2,05296.6%White alone
    • 241.1%Hispanic
    • 190.9%Asian alone
    • 140.7%Two or more races
    • 70.3%Black alone
    • 50.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 30.1%American Indian alone

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

Crime rates in Kensington by year

Type

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)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.0)		1
(46.8)		1
(47.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.8)
Robberies
(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)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(46.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(141.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		8
(375.4)		6
(280.4)		2
(93.8)		3
(141.1)		1
(46.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		6
(281.6)		8
(373.8)		4
(187.5)		1
(47.0)		2
(93.7)		2
(94.4)		4
(189.8)		3
(141.8)		2
(95.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(46.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.8)
Arson
(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)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index46.934.617.877.644.545.37.65.745.9

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 Kensington, NH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.84
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (31.4%), Irish (25.3%), Italian (12.2%), French (11.6%), French Canadian (6.8%), German (6.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1737

Elevation: 125 feet

Land area: 12.0 square miles.

Population density: 178 people per square mile   (very low).

Kensington, New Hampshire map

30 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
New Hampshire:

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

1.6% ($3,236)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Haverhill, MA (13.1 miles , pop. 58,969).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (43.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (208.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Exeter, NH (1.6 miles ),
East Kingston, NH (1.8 miles ),
Hampton Falls, NH (1.8 miles ),
South Hampton, NH (2.0 miles ),
Amesbury, MA (2.4 miles ),
Stratham, NH (2.4 miles ),
Kingston, NH (2.4 miles ),
Brentwood, NH (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.94 N, Longitude: 70.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $430,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $262,400
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $113,400
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $176,200
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $429,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $235,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $200,200
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,900
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $221,200
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $238,200
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $253,200
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $234,100
  • 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $227,300
  • 2002: 18 buildings, average cost: $228,000
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $237,000
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $158,600
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $85,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Kensington, NH residents
Average permit cost in Kensington, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Kensington, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Kensington, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Engineers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Top executives (2.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Engineers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Computer specialists (5.3%)
  • Top executives (4.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)

Average climate in Kensington, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Kensington, New Hampshire average temperatures Kensington, New Hampshire average precipitation Kensington, New Hampshire humidity Kensington, New Hampshire wind speed Kensington, New Hampshire snowfall Kensington, New Hampshire sunshine Kensington, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.2. This is about average.

City:

65.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.157. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.157
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 2.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.05
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.18. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.18
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.50. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.50
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Kensington-area historical tornado activity is near New Hampshire state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.5 miles away from the Kensington town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/29/1974, a category F3 tornado 25.5 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kensington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.9 miles away from Kensington center
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 175.3 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) earthquake occurred 50.9 miles away from Kensington center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 184.3 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 175.1 miles away from Kensington center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 267.1 miles away from Kensington 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 Rockingham County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kensington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kensington:

  • RIVERWOODS AT EXETER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • EVENTIDE HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES OF EXETER (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • SEACOAST HOSPICE (Hospital, about 4 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • EXETER HOSPITAL INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • EXETER HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EXETER, NH)
  • EXETER ON HAMPTON CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EXETER, NH)

Airports and heliports located in Kensington:

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Amtrak stations near Kensington:

  • 3 miles: EXETER (60 LINCOLN ST.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 14 miles: HAVERHILL (WASHINGTON ST. @ RAILROAD SQUARE) . Services: ticket office.
  • 14 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office.

Operable nuclear power plant near Kensington:

  • 7 miles: Seabrook in Seabrook, NH.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kensington:

  • Northern Essex Community College (about 12 miles; Haverhill, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,737)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 14 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Merrimack College (about 21 miles; North Andover, MA; FT enrollment: 2,734)
  • North Shore Community College (about 24 miles; Danvers, MA; FT enrollment: 5,195)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 27 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • Mount Washington College (about 27 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Endicott College (about 28 miles; Beverly, MA; FT enrollment: 4,064)

Library in Kensington:

  • KENSINGTON SOCIAL & PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $88,682; Location: 126 AMESBURY ROAD; 11,457 books; 177 audio materials; 455 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 44 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kensington: Lambert Farms (A), Kensington Fire Department and Rescue (B), Kensington Town Hall (C), Kensington Social and Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Kensington include: Universalist Church (A), Kensington Congregational Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Muddy Pond (A), Philbrick Pond (B), Great Meadows (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Brook (A), Mill Brook (B), Hobbs Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Roland D. Sawyer - Congregationalist cleric.

Rockingham 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 Kensington and their reported violations in the past:

RED IGUANA (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
SAWYERS PARK (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between OCT-01-2011 and NOV-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-25-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-25-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

78.3%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.6%
Whole state:

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

2.2%
Whole state:

2.8%

For population 15 years and over in Kensington:

Marital status in Kensington, NH
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 68.2%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Kensington:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kensington, NH (based on Rockingham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic84,69724
Mainline Protestant19,07278
Evangelical Protestant7,45661
Other3,49020
Orthodox2001
None180,308-
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: 47
Here:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Rockingham County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 55
Rockingham County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 98
Rockingham County:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 283
This county:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rockingham County:

7.6%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

23.3%
New Hampshire:

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

16.8%
State:

15.9%

7.69% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($114,534 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.69%
New Hampshire average:

7.66%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($203 average AGI)
Rockingham County:

0.01%
New Hampshire average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Essex County, MA  1.51% ($100,677 average AGI)
from Hillsborough County, NH  1.28% ($79,305)
from Middlesex County, MA  0.95% ($134,363)


6.82% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($88,778 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.82%
New Hampshire average:

6.80%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($126 average AGI)
Rockingham County:

0.01%
New Hampshire average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hillsborough County, NH  1.27% ($67,174 average AGI)
to Strafford County, NH  0.89% ($68,204)
to Essex County, MA  0.66% ($75,273)

Businesses in Kensington, NH

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Kensington:

  • WGIP (1540 AM; 5 kW; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCEC (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SALEM, NH; Owner: COSTA-EAGLE RADIO VENTURES LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kensington:

  • WSAK (102.1 FM; HAMPTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNEF (91.7 FM; NEWBURYPORT, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WERZ (107.1 FM; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXRV (92.5 FM; HAVERHILL, MA; Owner: BEANPOT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHEB (100.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKLB-FM (99.5 FM; LOWELL, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WQLL (96.5 FM; BEDFORD, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WPEA (90.5 FM; EXETER, NH; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • W227AM (93.3 FM; ANDOVER, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQSX (93.7 FM; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Kensington:

  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNDS (Channel 50; DERRY, NH; Owner: CTV OF DERRY, INC)

Kensington fatal accident list:

Jun 26, 2017 11:13 PM, Sr-107, Lat: 42.906589, Lon: -70.912081, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 29, 2016 10:05 PM, Sr-108, Lat: 42.946236, Lon: -70.970933, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 20, 2009 07:30 PM, Sr-107, Sr-150, Lat: 42.906572, Lon: -70.922992, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 18, 2006 04:36 AM, Sr-150, Sr-108, Lat: 42.955950, Lon: -70.959900, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 29, 1992 04:57 AM, 6170068, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 1989 08:42 PM, 40617, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 11, 1986 07:55 PM, 6174100000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • James R Rosencrantz, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908889 Lon: -70.953611), Type: 60.3, Overall height: 60.3 m, Registrant: Skylines Unlimited Inc, 4052 Getty-sburg, Phone: (717) 337-3656

  • James R Rosencrantz, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908889 Lon: -70.953611), Type: 60.3, Overall height: 60.3 m, Registrant: Skylines Unlimited Inc, 4052 Getty-sburg, Phone: (717) 337-3656

  • Anthony Handley, Off South Road (Route 107) (Lat: 42.908250 Lon: -70.953111), Type: 54.9, Structure height: 33015 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Blue Sky Towers Iii, LLC, Chuck.Laurette@blueskytower.Com, Suite 106, North- Reading, Phone: (888) 960-7958


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Rosencrantz Tower, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908889 Lon: -70.953611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WNEB875,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2015, Expiration Date: 11/08/2025, Registrant: 2-Way Communications Service, Inc., 19 Durham Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2872, Phone: (603) 431-6288, Email:

  • So Side Of Rte 107 (Lat: 42.908694 Lon: -70.953111), Call Sign: WQQ313, Licensee ID: L00307774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.625 MHz, 453.975 MHz, Grant Date: 07/03/2000, Expiration Date: 09/04/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/04/2005, Registrant: State Of New Hampshire, Concord, NH 03302-0483, Phone: (603) 271-2693

  • Drinkwater Rd (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -70.932833), Call Sign: WAF433,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/1999, Expiration Date: 06/21/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/13/2002, Registrant: Exeter & Hampton Electric Co, 114 Drinkwater Rd, Kensington, NH 03833-5602, Phone: (603) 772-5916

  • KENSINGTON TOWER, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908889 Lon: -70.953611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WNFA932,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.050 MHz, 451.675 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2021, Expiration Date: 08/14/2031, Registrant: Florida Power & Light Co., 9250 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174, Phone: (305) 552-4041, Email:

  • Rosencrantz Tower, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908889 Lon: -70.953611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WSAL611,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.950 MHz, 154.815 MHz, 151.482 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2024, Expiration Date: 01/26/2034, Certifier: Tobias Dannhausen, Registrant: 2-Way Communications Service, Inc., 19 Durham Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2872, Phone: (603) 431-6288, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Various Locations (Lat: 42.953139 Lon: -70.932833), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTY826,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/1995, Expiration Date: 10/10/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2001, Phone: (202) 331-9495

  • ROSENCRANTS, On Route 107 (Lat: 42.908611 Lon: -70.953667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WRZF273, Licensee ID: L00002006,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2023, Expiration Date: 10/25/2033, Certifier: Tobias Dannhausen, Registrant: Rockingham County Sheriffs Office, 101 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833, Phone: (603) 679-9338, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kensington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: SOCATA TB 10 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 115N, N115N, N-115N, Serial Number: 608, Airworthiness Date: 01/20/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Constance D Sprauer, 51 Moulton Ridge Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7576H, N7576H, N-7576H, Serial Number: 12-447, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2002
    Registrant (Partnership): Peter C Brucato, 130 Amesbury Rd, Kensington, NH 03833, Other Owners: Gregory P Brucato
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-34-220T (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 786MS, N786MS, N-786MS, Serial Number: 3449114, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 05/14/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 07/19/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Kimberly A King, 6 Rose Petal Ln, Kensington, NH 03833
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8874K, N8874K, N-8874K, Serial Number: 108-1874, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/04/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 05/21/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Peter C Brucato, 130 Amesbury Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4857N, N4857N, N-4857N, Serial Number: 18267423, Certificate Issue Date: 09/16/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Hans Peter Tobler, 14 Whipple Way, Kensington, NH 03833
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/18/2018
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5457P, N5457P, N-5457P, Serial Number: 24-513, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 11/08/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen D Jones, 53 Moulton Ridge Rd, Kensington, NH 03833
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/24/2018

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 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 17 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kensington, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (59.1%), and Outside Fires (15.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kensington, NH
    • 8159.1%Structure Fires
    • 2115.3%Outside Fires
    • 2014.6%Other
    • 1510.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kensington, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kensington, NH
  • 81.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.9%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Electricity
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kensington, NH
  • 58.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Electricity
  • 6.7%Wood


Kensington compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Median house value above 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 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 12 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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