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Community Contact |
Town of Litchfield
Theresa Briand, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Two Liberty Way, Suite 3
Litchfield, NH
03052
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| Telephone |
(603) 424-4045 |
| Fax |
(603) 424-8154 |
| E-mail |
txcollector4u@yahoo.com |
| Web Site |
www.litchfield-nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen, Building Dept.: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, 10 am - 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 am - 3 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Nashua Regional |
| Regional Development |
Regional Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District 5 |
| State Senate |
District 18 |
| State Representative |
Hillsborough County Districts 20, 44 |
| Incorporated: 1734 |
| Origin: This town is situated on the east bank of the Merrimack River and maintains its agricultural heritage to this day. It was known as Naticook until 1729 when the land was granted to William Brenton, Governor of Rhode Island and son-in-law to that state's Governor Cranston, and renamed Brenton's Farm. In 1734 the town was separated from Dunstable, which had been granted by the Massachusetts government, and named Litchfield in honor of George Henry Lee, Earl of Litchfield. The town was incorporated under the New Hampshire government as Litchfield in 1749. Litchfield was the opposite landing-site of Thornton's Ferry, originating across the Merrimack River in the town of Merrimack. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 357 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Litchfield had the fourth largest percent change in population, growing over 11 times larger. Population change for Litchfield totaled 7,570 over 51 years, from 721 in 1960 to 8,291 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was 192 percent between 1970 and 1980. The 2011 Census estimate for Litchfield was 8,291 residents, which ranked 37th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 553.2 persons per square mile of land area. Litchfield contains 15.0 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2008 |
$4,307,452 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2008 |
$23,255,239 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1957/09 |
| Master Plan |
2008 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Library; Cemetery |
| Public Library |
Aaron Cutler Memorial |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua |
9 miles |
166 |
| St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua |
10 miles |
144 |
| Elliot Hospital, Manchester |
10 miles |
279 |
| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck East |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.91 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
102.7 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$18.50 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 92.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.6% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 4.0% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
2,873 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,649 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
73 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
63 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
88 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
8,291 |
401,696 |
| 2010 |
8,271 |
400,721 |
| 2000 |
7,423 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
5,441 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
4,150 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
1,420 |
223,941 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 4,208 |
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Female: 4,008 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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646 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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1,765 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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1,117 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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3,177 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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845 |
| Age 65 and over |
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666 |
| Median Age |
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39.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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35.5% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$36,497 |
| Median family income |
$105,854 |
| Median household income |
$103,932 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$76,250 |
| Female |
$43,000 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
4,567 |
5,008 |
| Employed |
4,411 |
4,738 |
| Unemployed |
156 |
270 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.4% |
5.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
160 |
180 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$869 |
$1,135 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
317 |
303 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$536 |
$636 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
477 |
483 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$648 |
$822 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
258 |
336 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$539 |
$748 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
735 |
819 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$610 |
$791 |
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| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Litchfield operates grades K-12 |
SAU 27 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Wilbur Palmer Voc. Tech. Center, Hudson; Milford HS; Nashua HS North |
Region: 16 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Grade Levels |
P K 1-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
P K 1-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
507 |
506 |
488 |
181 |
| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 6 |
Total Capacity: 179 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier; Thomas More; Hesser; St. Anselm |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
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Manufacturing |
70 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
3A, 102 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 2; I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
7 miles; 9 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
| Runway |
9,250 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
6 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
10 miles |
| Portland, ME |
104 miles |
| Boston, MA |
50 miles |
| New York City, NY |
247 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
270 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
87.4% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
6.4% |
| Public transportation |
0.3% |
| Walked |
1.1% |
| Other Means |
0.6% |
| Worked at home |
4.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
32.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
58.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
16.7% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
24.5% |
| 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): McIntyre |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 09/06/11
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