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Community Contact |
Town of Effingham
Brian Burke, Town Administrator
68 School Street
Effingham, NH
03882
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| Telephone |
(603) 539-7770 |
| Fax |
(603) 539-7799 |
| E-mail |
officeassistant@effinghamnh.net |
| Web Site |
www.effinghamnh.net
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8-2, Wednesday, 8-12, closed Friday; Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8-12, closed Friday
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Wolfeboro, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County District 4 |
| Incorporated: 1778 |
| Origin: This town was first settled by the Leavitts of Hampton, led by Captain John Leavitt, a soldier who had fought the French and Indians at Lake George, New York. The territory was known as Leavittstown from the time of the initial charter in 1749 until 1778. The name Effingham was probably selected by Governor Wentworth in honor of the Howard family, who were Earls of Effingham and related to the governor by marriage, although the name was not used until the town's 1778 incorporation, after the start of the Revolution. |
| Villages and Place Names: Center Effingham, Chases Mill, Effingham Falls, Grape Corner, Pine River, South Effingham, Drake's Corner
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 154 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Effingham totaled 1,331 over 50 years, from 360 in 1970 to 1,691 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 66 percent increase from 1970 to 1980, followed by a 58 percent increase from 1980 to 1990. The town's population increased by 15 percent from 2010 to 2011. The 2021 Census estimate for Effingham was 1,737 residents, which ranked 151st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 44.7 persons per square mile of land area. Effingham contains 38.9 square miles of land area and 1.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2020 |
$2,775,288 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$3,407,576 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
2000/15 |
| Master Plan |
2013 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
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| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Library |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Historic District |
| Public Library |
Effingham Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer/Contracted |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
20 miles |
25 |
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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 | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Time Warner Cable; Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$22.49 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
78.5 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.60 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 85.5% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 11.3% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 3.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
901 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
780 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
8 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
34 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
79 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
1,755 |
49,961 |
| 2020 |
1,691 |
50,107 |
| 2010 |
1,465 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
1,277 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
944 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
599 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 757 |
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Female: 998 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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150 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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322 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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365 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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420 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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220 |
| Age 65 and over |
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278 |
| Median Age |
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37.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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1,184 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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20.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$33,188 |
| Median family income |
$84,063 |
| Median household income |
$77,969 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$49,375 |
| Female |
$34,836 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
13.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
802 |
703 |
| Employed |
753 |
673 |
| Unemployed |
49 |
30 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.1% |
4.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
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9 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$891 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
40 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$658 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
n |
49 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$699 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
41 |
44 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$589 |
$714 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
n |
93 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
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$706 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, Middleton, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) |
SAU 49 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Lakes Region Technology Center (Wolfeboro) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
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 |
102 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 17 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region; White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; St. Joseph's College (ME) |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Boyles Family Market |
Convenience store |
10 |
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| Green Mountain Treatment Center |
Substance abuse treatment |
75 |
2016 |
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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 |
25, 153 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 24 |
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Distance |
42 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Eastern Slopes, Fryeburg ME | Runway | 4,200 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International |
Distance |
44 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
6 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
78 miles |
| Portland, ME |
48 miles |
| Boston, MA |
115 miles |
| New York City, NY |
326 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
235 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
905 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
84.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.4% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.0% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
7.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
30.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
13.4% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
81.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
5.6% |
| 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): King Pine |
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Other: Watts Sanctuary; Annual Street Fair |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 8/4/20
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