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Community Contact |
Town of Jackson
Jerry Dougherty, Chairman
PO Box 268
Jackson, NH
03846
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| Telephone |
(603) 383-4223 |
| Fax |
(603) 383-6980 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@jackson-nh.org |
| Web Site |
www.jacksonvillage.net/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, 2 pm - 6 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, closed Friday
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway NH-ME LMA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District 1 |
| State Senate |
District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County Districts 1, 7 |
| Incorporated: 1800 |
| Origin: Once consisting of several large land grants given by Governor John Wentworth, the town was first named New Madbury, after the seacoast town. In 1800, the town was incorporated as Adams, in honor of President John Adams, who was then in office. The name Adams stuck until 1829, when General Andrew Jackson was inaugurated as President. Governor Benjamin Pierce, a staunch backer of President Jackson, was influential in changing the name of the town to Jackson. Jackson is the location of the Honeymoon Bridge, a scenic covered bridge built in 1876 that is popular with newlyweds for wedding photographs. |
| Villages and Place Names: Black Mountain Cabin, Ducks Head, Dundee, Jackson Falls, Panno Place
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 180 residents in 1800 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Jackson totaled 498 over 51 years, from 315 in 1960 to 813 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 59 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, accounting for nearly half the total population change. The 2011 Census estimate for Jackson was 813 residents, which ranked 195th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 12.2 persons per square mile of land area. Jackson contains 66.9 square miles of land area and 0.04 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$2,170,183 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2012-2013 |
$2,569,320 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/10 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Jackson Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Memorial Hospital, North Conway |
7 miles |
25 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Jackson Water Precinct |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.25 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
117.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$11.92 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 90.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.5% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
974 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
771 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
185 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
18 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
0 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
813 |
47,641 |
| 2010 |
816 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
840 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
680 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
642 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
404 |
18,548 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 431 |
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Female: 446 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
16 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
115 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
50 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
263 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
145 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
289 |
| Median Age |
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54.7 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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66.2% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$39,246 |
| Median family income |
$74,875 |
| Median household income |
$65,966 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$72,500 |
| Female |
$38,571 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
476 |
427 |
| Employed |
459 |
406 |
| Unemployed |
17 |
21 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.6% |
4.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
22 |
12 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$571 |
$881 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
510 |
470 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$384 |
$577 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
532 |
482 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$392 |
$585 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
38 |
43 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$334 |
$541 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
571 |
525 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$388 |
$581 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Jackson operates grades K-6; grades 7-8 are tuitioned to Bartlett; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Conway |
SAU 9 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Kennett High School, Conway |
Region: 6 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
47 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 30 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College-Conway |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Wentworth Inn |
Inn |
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| Black Moutain Ski Area |
Alpine skiing |
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| Eagle Mountain House |
Inn, convention center |
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| Jackson Ski Touring Foundation |
Cross country skiing, tours |
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| Red Fox |
Restaurant, pub |
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| Wildcat Inn & Tavern |
Inn, restaurant |
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| Shannon Door Pub |
Restaurant, pub |
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| The Inn at Thorn Hill |
Inn |
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| Thompson House Eatery |
Restaurant |
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| Christmas Farm Inn |
Inn |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
16, 16A, 16B |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 35 or 23 |
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Distance |
42 miles; 62 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Gorham Airport |
| Runway |
2,800 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International Jetport |
Distance |
70 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
7 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
110 miles |
| Portland, ME |
73 miles |
| Boston, MA |
144 miles |
| New York City, NY |
358 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
213 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
75.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
1.6% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
3.0% |
| Other Means |
0.5% |
| Worked at home |
19.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
17.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
84.0% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
8.4% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
7.6% |
| 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 |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Wildcat, Mount Cranmore, Black Mountain, Attitash |
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Other: Snow Shoeing |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 07/11/12
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