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Community Contact |
Town of Mont Vernon
Laurie Brown, Secretary to Selectmen
1 South Main Street, PO Box 444
Mont Vernon, NH
03057
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| Telephone |
(603) 673-6080 |
| Fax |
(603) 673-5995 |
| E-mail |
townofmontvernon@comcast.net |
| Web Site |
http://town.mont-vernon.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 2 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, Wednesday, 5 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 12 noon; Tax Collector: Monday, 5 pm - 8 pm, Wednesday, 4 pm - 6 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 |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District 5 |
| State Senate |
District 9 |
| State Representative |
Hillsborough County Districts 5, 40 |
| Incorporated: 1803 |
| Origin: This town started as the northwest parish of Amherst. Residents of the parish felt that their homes were too far from the courthouse in Amherst, making travel to town meetings very inconvenient. Mont Vernon was incorporated by legislature in 1803. The name was probably in honor of George Washington's Virginia estate, which got its name from Admiral Edward Vernon. George Washington's brother, Lawrence, the original owner of the estate, served under Admiral Vernon as an officer. Although probably not the reason for selecting this name, Admiral Vernon was also a close friend of Governor Wentworth. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 762 residents in 1810 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Mont Vernon totaled 1,830 over 51 years, from 585 in 1960 to 2,415 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was 59 percent between 1970 and 1980, following a 55 percent increase between 1960 and 1970. The 2011 Census estimate for Mont Vernon was 2,415 residents, which ranked 122nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 145.0 persons per square mile of land area. Mont Vernon contains 16.6 square miles of land area and 0.08 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$2,010,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2013 |
$4,890,000 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1963/10 |
| Master Plan |
2004 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Treasurer; Cemetery; Town clerk; Tax Collector; Welfare, Treasurer, Library |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Recreation; Historic District; Beautification |
| Public Library |
Daland Memorial |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
On-Call |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Private |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua |
15 miles |
166 |
| St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua |
16 miles |
144 |
| Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
16 miles |
233 |
| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| 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; Wilton |
| 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) |
$26.60 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$26.49 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 97.7% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 1.2% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
853 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
790 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
10 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
8 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
45 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
2,415 |
401,696 |
| 2010 |
2,409 |
400,721 |
| 2000 |
2,057 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
1,832 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
1,444 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
906 |
223,941 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,222 |
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Female: 1,245 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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67 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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734 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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184 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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952 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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310 |
| Age 65 and over |
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220 |
| Median Age |
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43.0 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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50.0% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$38,228 |
| Median family income |
$97,125 |
| Median household income |
$94,764 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$80,664 |
| Female |
$37,465 |
| Families below the poverty level |
0.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,201 |
1,367 |
| Employed |
1,169 |
1,307 |
| Unemployed |
32 |
60 |
| Unemployment Rate |
2.7% |
4.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
14 |
20 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$1,364 |
$455 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
51 |
56 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$458 |
$2,277 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
65 |
76 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$657 |
$1,806 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
79 |
77 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$351 |
$602 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
145 |
153 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$489 |
$1,200 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Mont Vernon operates grades K-6; grades 7-8 are tuitioned to Amherst; grades 9-12 are part of Souhegan Cooperative (Amherst; Mont Vernon) |
SAU 39 |
| 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 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
231 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Information Unlimited, Inc. |
Science educational devices |
12 |
1972 |
| Mont Vernon Design |
Design services |
2 |
1984 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
13 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
16 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Boire Field, Nashua |
| Runway |
5,501 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
19 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
17 miles |
| Portland, ME |
113 miles |
| Boston, MA |
59 miles |
| New York City, NY |
230 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
268 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.2% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.4% |
| Other Means |
0.8% |
| Worked at home |
10.8% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
35.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
82.9% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
4.5% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
12.6% |
| 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): McIntyre, Pats Peak, Crotched Mountain |
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Other: Lamson Farm; Purgatory Falls |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 06/21/12
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