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Strafford, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 3,991.
Population change since 2000: +10.1%
 
Males: 2,012  (50.4%)
Females: 1,979  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03884.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $109,539 (it was $59,044 in 2000)
Strafford:

$109,539
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,991 (it was $23,500 in 2000)

Strafford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $425,185 (it was $137,200 in 2000)
Strafford:

$425,185
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $372,213; detached houses: $404,882; townhouses or other attached units: $390,591; in 2-unit structures: $310,268; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $385,130; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $243,262; mobile homes: $123,219
March 2022 cost of living index in Strafford: 119.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Strafford, NH (2010)
    • 3,88897.4%White alone
    • 431.1%Hispanic
    • 310.8%Two or more races
    • 100.3%Black alone
    • 130.3%Asian alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.05%Other race alone

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



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Strafford, New Hampshire as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Strafford is 798 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Strafford 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)		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)		1
(25.1)		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)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(24.3)		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
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		4
(100.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(24.9)		5
(124.3)		1
(24.8)		1
(24.5)		1
(24.4)		1
(24.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		19
(461.7)		6
(150.3)		15
(375.4)		3
(74.6)		6
(149.2)		6
(148.9)		6
(147.1)		7
(171.1)		3
(72.8)		3
(72.6)		2
(47.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		40
(972.1)		29
(726.6)		28
(700.7)		20
(497.0)		20
(497.4)		21
(521.1)		16
(392.3)		17
(415.6)		7
(169.9)		6
(145.2)		4
(95.1)		5
(117.9)		6
(139.1)		2
(46.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(25.1)		1
(25.0)		1
(24.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(48.9)		0
(0.0)		2
(48.4)		1
(23.8)		1
(23.6)		3
(69.5)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(24.9)		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 index78.581.756.332.155.236.230.937.416.714.89.06.611.16.5

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 Strafford, NH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.16
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (23.0%), Irish (18.1%), French (15.3%), German (9.1%), French Canadian (8.9%), Italian (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1820

Elevation: 652 feet

Land area: 49.2 square miles.

Population density: 81 people per square mile   (very low).

Strafford, New Hampshire map

64 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
New Hampshire:

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

2.1% ($2,834)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (24.6 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (66.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (217.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Northwood, NH (2.2 miles ),
Barnstead, NH (2.7 miles ),
Barrington, NH (2.8 miles ),
Pittsfield, NH (2.9 miles ),
Farmington, NH (3.1 miles ),
Rochester, NH (3.2 miles ),
Epsom, NH (3.2 miles ),
Deerfield, NH (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.27 N, Longitude: 71.17 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 11 buildings, average cost: $295,400
  • 2021: 18 buildings, average cost: $263,100
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $265,300
  • 2019: 17 buildings, average cost: $264,100
  • 2018: 18 buildings, average cost: $266,400
  • 2017: 28 buildings, average cost: $213,400
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $227,700
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $258,000
  • 2013: 13 buildings, average cost: $207,300
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $228,100
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $202,000
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $165,100
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,200
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $197,800
  • 2006: 19 buildings, average cost: $190,300
  • 2005: 31 buildings, average cost: $164,700
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2003: 32 buildings, average cost: $132,400
  • 2002: 41 buildings, average cost: $125,400
  • 2001: 39 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2000: 34 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 33 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 1998: 28 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1997: 22 buildings, average cost: $83,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Strafford, NH residents
Average permit cost in Strafford, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Strafford, NH
Historical housing units in Strafford, NH
Most common industries in Strafford, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Strafford, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Engineers (3.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)

Average climate in Strafford, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.6. This is better than average.

City:

52.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.02. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.02
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 1.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.05
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Strafford-area historical tornado activity is near New Hampshire state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Strafford town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/6/1999, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Strafford-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 152.4 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 26.8 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 34.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 165.8 miles away from Strafford 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 152.3 miles away from Strafford 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 63.6 miles away from Strafford 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 Strafford County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Strafford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Strafford:

  • YOUR VNA (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)
  • ACADEMY NH INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)
  • EPSOM HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EPSOM, NH)
  • FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)
  • COLONIAL HILL OF ROCHESTER CARE AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)
  • ROCHESTER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)
  • HOMEMAKERS HEALTH SERVICES (THE) (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ROCHESTER, NH)

Amtrak stations near Strafford:

  • 15 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 16 miles: DOVER (33 CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strafford:

  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 16 miles; Durham, NH; Full-time enrollment: 15,243)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 19 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 22 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • Mount Washington College (about 26 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 27 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 34 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • University of New England (about 42 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)

Public elementary/middle school in Strafford:

  • STRAFFORD SCHOOL (Students: 487, Location: 22 ROLLER COASTER RD., Grades: KG-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Strafford: Parker Mountain Camp (A), Trinity Camp (B), Camp Foss (C), Strafford Fire and Rescue Bow Lake Station (D), Strafford Fire and Rescue Center Station (E), Strafford Fire and Rescue Crown Point Station (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Strafford include: Third Free Will Baptist Church (A), Memorial Chapel (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Johnson Cemetery (1), Caverly Cemetery (2), Caverly Hill Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Spruce Ponds (A), Willey Ponds (B), Kenneth Hill Pond (C), Foss Pond (D), Bow Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jim Forsythe - Politician.

Strafford 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 Strafford that have no violations reported:

  • SHEILAH DELI AND MARKET (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.1%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.3%
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: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.9%
Whole state:

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

0.9%
Whole state:

2.8%
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Strafford:

Marital status in Strafford, NH
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 65.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Strafford:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Strafford, NH (based on Strafford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,11211
Mainline Protestant5,29921
Evangelical Protestant4,14337
Other1,50413
Orthodox5752
None89,510-
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: 21
This county:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

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

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 30
Here:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 99
Here:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

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

8.8%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.2%
New Hampshire:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
New Hampshire:

15.9%

Businesses in Strafford, NH

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 4

Strongest AM radio stations in Strafford:

  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WASR (1420 AM; 5 kW; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: RADIO WOLFEBORO, INC.)
  • WEZS (1350 AM; 5 kW; LACONIA, NH; Owner: GARY W. HAMMOND)

Strongest FM radio stations in Strafford:

  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQSO (96.7 FM; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYY (105.5 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WQLL (96.5 FM; BEDFORD, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Strafford:

  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
Strafford fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Strafford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.5mTotal length
  • $6,284,000Total costs
  • 2,653Total average daily traffic
  • 105Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,926Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Lat: 43.330083 Lon: -71.123389, Call Sign: WPMV999,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.887 MHz, 452.150 MHz, 452.437 MHz, 452.737 MHz, 456.887 MHz, 457.150 MHz, 457.437 MHz, 457.737 MHz, 461.462 MHz, 466.462 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2023, Expiration Date: 02/12/2034, Certifier: Micheal Bartlett, Registrant: 2-Way Communs. Service, Inc., 19 Durham Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2872, Phone: (603) 431-6288, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Blue Job Mtn, Lat: 43.331500 Lon: -71.116056, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQWJ387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 11225.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 09/14/2015, Expiration Date: 09/14/2025, Certifier: Parks "skip" Christenbury, Registrant: Strafford County Sheriff\'s Office, 259 County Farm Rd, Suite 105, Dover, NH 03820, Phone: (603) 516-7159, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • First Crown Point Road, Blue Job Mountain (Lat: 43.327833 Lon: -71.116722), Call Sign: KCI295,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2003, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Strafford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4823M, N4823M, N-4823M, Serial Number: 11-335, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 07/27/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Piper 11-335 LLC, 67 Spruce Pond Rd, Strafford, NH 03884
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172S (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5212X, N5212X, N-5212X, Serial Number: 172S9120, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 01/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): John S Moore, 120 Perry Rd, Strafford, NH 03884
  • Aircraft: BEECHCRAFT CORP G58 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-C (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 603ST, N603ST, N-603ST, Serial Number: TH-2412, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Thunder Creek LLC, 68 Old Ridge Rd, Strafford, NH 03884
  • Aircraft: HOLMES ERNEST ZENITH AIRCRAFT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-200A (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 750NH, N750NH, N-750NH, Serial Number: 75-7860, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 04/14/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Todd B Scruton, 673 First Crown Point Rd, Strafford, NH 03884

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 - 41 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Strafford, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (68.7%), and Outside Fires (20.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Strafford, NH
    • 17168.7%Structure Fires
    • 5120.5%Outside Fires
    • 145.6%Other
    • 135.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Strafford, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Strafford, NH
  • 71.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Strafford, NH
  • 39.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.0%Electricity
  • 12.6%Wood


Strafford 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 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 8 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 47 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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