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Community Contact |
Town of Easton
Board of Selectman
1060 Easton Valley Road
Easton, NH
03580
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| Telephone |
(603) 823-8017 |
| Fax |
(603) 823-7780 |
| E-mail |
eastonnhselectboard@gmail.com |
| Web Site |
http://easton-nh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Thursday, 3-6; Town Clerk: Thursday, 1-6; Tax Collector: by appointment
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Littleton, NH-VT LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 2 |
| State Senate |
District District 1 |
| State Representative |
Grafton County District 3 |
| Incorporated: 1876 |
| Origin: This township was a portion of Landaff known as Eastern Landaff from the time of that town's incorporation in 1774 until it was made a separate community and incorporated as Easton in 1867. The name seems to be a corruption of the word Eastern. One of the earliest settlers in Eastern Landaff was Asa Kinsman, and it is for this family that Mount Kinsman, the Kinsman Range, and Kinsman Notch are named. Like many New England families, the Kinsman family purchased land in Ohio, and there is still a town named Kinsman in Trumbull County, Ohio. |
| Villages and Place Names: Wildwood
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 302 residents in 1880 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Easton totaled 200 over 50 years, from 92 in 1970 to 292 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 79 percent increase from 1980 to 1990. The town's population increased by 15 percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Easton was 295 residents, which ranked 227th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns, the eighth smallest community. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 9.5 persons per square mile of land area. Easton contains 31.1 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2020 |
$337,276 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$430,429 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1970/22 |
| Master Plan |
2019 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Cemetery; Checklist |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Easton Town |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
No |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Private |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Littleton Regional, Littleton |
16 miles |
25 |
| Cottage Hospital, Woodsville |
18 miles |
35 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| 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 | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.26 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
72.7 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$8.85 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 96.8% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 1.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.2% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
231 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
231 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
0 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
0 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
357 |
91,025 |
| 2020 |
292 |
91,118 |
| 2010 |
254 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
257 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
222 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
124 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 206 |
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Female: 151 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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6 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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11 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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30 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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131 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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53 |
| Age 65 and over |
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126 |
| Median Age |
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56.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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316 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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99.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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50.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$40,458 |
| Median family income |
$111,250 |
| Median household income |
$74,375 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$99,000 |
| Female |
- |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
7.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
134 |
138 |
| Employed |
131 |
135 |
| Unemployed |
3 |
3 |
| Unemployment Rate |
2.2% |
2.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
0 |
0 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$0 |
$0 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
n |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
n |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
3 |
3 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$140 |
$140 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
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n |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-6 are part of Lafayette Regional (Easton, Franconia, Sugar Hill); grades 7-12 are part of Profile (Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, Sugar Hill) |
SAU 35 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Hugh J. Gallen Career & Technical Center (Littleton); White Mountains RHS (Whitefield) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Northern VT - Lyndon (VT) |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Alpine Lawn Care |
Lawn care services & snow removal |
1 |
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| Tamarack Tennis Camp (seasonal) |
Tennis instruction |
10 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
112, 116 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 38 |
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Distance |
6 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Franconia Airport | Runway | 2,305 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
56 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
98 miles |
| Portland, ME |
113 miles |
| Boston, MA |
148 miles |
| New York City, NY |
323 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
176 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
204 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
71.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.8% |
| Public transportation |
1.5% |
| Walked |
2.0% |
| Other Means |
3.4% |
| Worked at home |
10.8% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
13.2% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
85.8% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
1.0% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist 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): Cannon Mountain |
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Other: Hiking; Swimming Holes; Private Tennis Courts |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/27/22
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