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Community Contact |
Town of Epsom
Board of Selectmen
1598 Dover Road
Epsom, NH
03234-0010
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| Telephone |
(603) 736-9002 |
| Fax |
(603) 736-8539 |
| E-mail |
epsomtown@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.epsomnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen/Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 8-1 and 4-6, Tuesday, 10-3, Thursday and Friday, 8-3, closed Wednesday
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Concord, NH Micropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Central NH Regional |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 4 |
| State Senate |
District District 17 |
| State Representative |
Merrimack County Districts 14, 27 |
| Incorporated: 1727 |
| Origin: Epsom was one of seven towns chartered by Massachusetts authorities in 1727 long before New Hampshire became an independent province, when John Wentworth was Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. The name most likely came from Epsom, England, home of the Earl of Derby, who had established horse racing stables there at about the same time the town was chartered. Epsom Downs became famous for its Derby horse race. England's Epsom was also known for the curative value of its mineral springs, the source of Epsom salts. |
| Villages and Place Names: Epsom Circle, Gossville, New Rye, Short Falls, Epsom Four Corners
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 799 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Epsom totaled 3,404 over 50 years, from 1,469 in 1970 to 4,873 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Epsom was 4,942 residents, which ranked 76th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 143.3 persons per square mile of land area. Epsom contains 34.5 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$5,338,743 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$12,723,077 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1965/22 |
| Master Plan |
2015 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Road Agent; Moderator; Town Clerk; Tax Collector; Trusteees of Trust Funds; Welfare Director; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation; Library; Emergency Management; Parks & Recreation |
| Public Library |
Epsom Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital, Concord |
13 miles |
236 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop; Unitil; Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Epsom Village District |
| 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 |
Consolidated Communications |
| 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 Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$23.84 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
74.8 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.76 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 84.6% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 13.6% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,853 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,386 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
112 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
48 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
307 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
4,942 |
156,020 |
| 2020 |
4,834 |
153,808 |
| 2010 |
4,566 |
146,445 |
| 2000 |
4,051 |
136,716 |
| 1990 |
3,547 |
120,618 |
| 1980 |
2,743 |
98,302 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,438 |
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Female: 2,405 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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217 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
944 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
823 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,268 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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757 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
834 |
| Median Age |
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44.0 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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3,453 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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39.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$38,831 |
| Median family income |
$110,139 |
| Median household income |
$96,607 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$61,793 |
| Female |
$49,949 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
4.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,913 |
2,942 |
| Employed |
2,772 |
2,880 |
| Unemployed |
141 |
62 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.8% |
2.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
172 |
200 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$1,028 |
$1,386 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
805 |
925 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$629 |
$983 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
977 |
1,125 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$699 |
$1,055 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
126 |
161 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$694 |
$815 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
1,103 |
1,286 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$699 |
$1,025 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Epsom operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pembroke |
SAU 53 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Concord Regional Technical Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-8 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
392 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 5 |
Total Capacity: 373 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH; UNH School of Law; Granite State; Southern NH University; UNH Manchester; Franklin Pierce-Manchester; MCPHS |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Epsom Health Limited Partnership |
Nursing, retirement homes |
100 |
1994 |
| McDonald's |
Fast food restaurant |
50 |
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| Wendy's |
Fast food restaurant |
30 |
1995 |
| Beaumac Co., Inc. |
Engineering, machining |
21 |
1967 |
| Newstress International, Inc. |
Precast concrete structures |
15 |
1978 |
| Dunkin' Donuts |
Donut shop |
15 |
1990 |
| Tim's Truck Capital & Auto Sales, Inc. |
Sales & service |
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| TD Bank |
Banking services |
7 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
4, 202 |
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State Routes |
9, 28, 107 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-393, Exit 3; I-93, Exit 15 |
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Distance |
7 miles; 11 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Concord Municipal | Runway | 6,005 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
25 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
21 miles |
| Portland, ME |
86 miles |
| Boston, MA |
71 miles |
| New York City, NY |
271 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
257 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
2,507 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
87.0% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
3.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.3% |
| Walked |
0.9% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
8.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
32.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
17.0% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
79.3% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
3.7% |
| 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): Pat's Peak, Gunstock |
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Other: Popple Island Wildlife Sanctuary |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/6/23
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