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Acworth New Hampshire

Acworth New Hampshire Community Profile
Acworth, NH
Community Contact Town of Acworth
Kathi Bradt
PO Box 37
Acworth, NH 03601

Telephone (603) 835-6879
Fax (603) 835-7901
E-mail townoff@sover.net
Web Site www.acworth.cc

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm - 8 pm, and Saturday, 9 am - 11 am

County Sullivan
Labor Market Area Charlestown NH LMA
Tourism Region Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee
Planning Commission Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee
Regional Development Western Region Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 2
State Senate
District 8
State Representative
Sullivan County District 5
Incorporated: 1772

Origin: Acworth was first chartered in 1752 as Burnet, in honor of William Burnet, colonial governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 1728. However, no settlements were made under this charter. In 1766, the town was regranted under the name Acworth, honoring Sir Jacob Acworth of the British Admiralty, who had Portsmouth shipping interests.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 704 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Like many communities, Acworth's population grew just above the statewide average rate over three of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from an 11 percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 32 percent increase between 1980-1990. Between 1950 and 2000 Acworth's population exactly doubled, going from 418 residents in 1950 to 836 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Acworth was 882 residents, which ranked 192nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 22.7 persons per square mile of land area. Acworth contains 38.9 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Crescent Lake, East Acworth, Lynn, South Acworth

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 $725,642
Budget: School Appropriations not available
Zoning Ordinance 1970/99
Master Plan 1979
Capitol Improvement Plan No
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board
Appointed:
Conservation Commission; Library Trustees

Public Library Acworth Silsby Public

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 9/10
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Valley Regional, Claremont
Distance: 15 miles Staffed Beds: 28

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier NH Electric Coop; Granite State
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Private wells

Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Private
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Partial
Cable Television Access No
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
No
Residential
No

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $29.75
2004 Equalization Ratio 58.6
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $17.45

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
93.4%
Commercial Land and Buildings
2.5%
Other Property including Utilities
4.1%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 536
   
2003 Single-Family Units 474
Building Permits Issued
11
2003 Multi-Family Units 17
Building Permits Issued
0
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 45
     
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 882 42,469
2000 837 40,560
1990 777 38,652
1980 590 36,063
1970 459 30,949

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
421
Female
415

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
44
Age 5 to 19
190
Age 20 to 34
82
Age 35 to 54
295
Age 55 to 64
98
Age 65 and over
127
Median Age
42.6 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
85.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $18,132
Median 4-person family income $41,397
Median household income $37,386

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$29,792
Female
$26,912

Families below the poverty level 10.1%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
400 415
Employed
374 402
Unemployed
26 13
Unemployment Rate
6.5% 3.1%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
34 n
Average Weekly Wage
$510 n
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
8 n
Average Weekly Wage
$239 n
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
41 75
Average Weekly Wage
$460 $615
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
18 23
Average Weekly Wage
$267 $332
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
59 98
Average Weekly Wage
$402 $549
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Fall Mountain Regional (Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon, Walpole) District: SAU 60
Career Technology Center(s): Cheshire Center of Applied Science, Keene; Fall Mountain High School, Langdon Region: 13

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
1-4
Total Enrollment
29

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 0 Total Capacity: 0
Nearest Community/Technical College: Claremont
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Keene State; Colby-Sawyer; New England; Antioch New England

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
RL Balla, Inc. Sawmill 10
Bascom's Sugar House Maple products 7 1939
South Acworth Village Store General store Volunteer 1865
Green Meadow Nature Escape Bed & Breakfast 5 2000

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 123A
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-91, Exit 7
         Distance 9 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Claremont
Runway
    3,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
40 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
69 miles
Portland, ME
161 miles
Boston, MA
119 miles
New York City, NY
236 miles
Montreal, Quebec
223 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
72.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
10.4%
Public transportation
1.0%
Walked
2.0%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
13.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work 33.1 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
23%
Commuting to another NH community
64%
Commuting out-of-state
13%
     
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Sunapee
   
Other:


Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
There are 3 New Listings for Homes | Condos | Multi Family | Land for sale in Acworth .
Acworth NH  Home $559,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 4 Baths 3
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Acworth NH  Home $389,900   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Crescent Beds: 3 Baths 2
WATCH THE SUN RISE AND SET ON CRESENT LAKE WITH 144 FEET OF LAKE FRONTAGE, NICELY MAINTAINED RANCH AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, WITH A BACKUP GENERATOR. DETATCHED INSULATED AND HEATED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH LIVING QUARTERS ABOVE INCLUDING A HALF BATH. PERFECT GET AWAY OR YEAR ROUND HOME IN ADDITION IT IS CLOSE TO SNOWMOBILE TRAILS AND SKIING. QUIET LOCATION.
Acworth NH  Land $36,500   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Acres 5.20
THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL! CLEARED FIELD IDEAL FOR BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOUSE OR A MORE PRIVATE SITE NEAR A BEAUTIFUL STREAM, QUIET WOODS PERFECT FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING, SCENIC STONEWALLS AND A NICE COUNTRY SETTING. PLENTY OF ROAD FRONTAGE AND ACCESS ONTO THE LOT. BEAUTIFUL CRESCENT LAKE IS MINUTES AWAY AND A SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IS CLOSE BY. ENJOY NATURE¿S BEAUTY IN ALL SEASONS ON THIS GREAT LOT. ACCESS THE STREAM BY WALKING ALONG THE TREE LINE ON THE LEFT OF THE FIELD TOWARDS THE BACK AND WALK DOWN THE TRAIL. A GREAT PRIVATE SPOT!
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