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Community Contact |
Town of Franconia
Elizabeth Staples, Town Administrator
PO Box 900
Franconia, NH
03580
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| Telephone |
(603) 823-7752 |
| Fax |
(603) 823-5581 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@franconianh.org |
| Web Site |
www.franconianh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Tuesday to Thursday, 8-4:30, Friday, 8-1:30; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8-4, Thursday, 8-6, Friday, 8-1:30
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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 2 |
| Incorporated: 1764 |
| Origin: Franconia was first chartered in 1764, but settlers were unable to meet the prescribed terms, and in 1772 it was regranted along with a substantial portion of Lincoln as Morristown. There was considerable conflict of claim between the original grantees of Franconia and Lincoln and the Morristown grantees, and following a court decision that forfeiture of grant was illegal, ownership was returned to the original settlers. The western section of Franconia was at one time mined for copper and magnetic iron ore. Franconia Notch is well known for its natural features, including the Old Man of the Mountains, which fell on May 3, 2003, Profile and Echo Lakes, the Flume, and the Basin. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway was the first passenger tramway built in North America. |
| Villages and Place Names: Mittersill, Franconia Notch
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 72 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Franconia totaled 431 over 50 years, from 655 in 1970 to 1,086 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Franconia was 1119 residents, which ranked 181st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 17.0 persons per square mile of land area. Franconia contains 65.7 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$3,914,509 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$1,399,494 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1970/16 |
| Master Plan |
2008 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Water; Trust Funds; Town Clerk; Tax Collector; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Recreation; CIP |
| Public Library |
Abbie Greenleaf |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Littleton Regional, Littleton |
9 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Franconia Water |
| 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 |
Limited |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.20 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
74.1 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$9.02 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 89.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.3% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
825 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
706 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
84 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
34 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
1 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
1,119 |
91,126 |
| 2020 |
1,083 |
91,118 |
| 2010 |
1,104 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
926 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
823 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
743 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 437 |
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Female: 545 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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11 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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114 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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152 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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117 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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225 |
| Age 65 and over |
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363 |
| Median Age |
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58.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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760 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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55.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$44,507 |
| Median family income |
$95,625 |
| Median household income |
$74,167 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$61,250 |
| Female |
$65,893 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
6.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
644 |
656 |
| Employed |
621 |
645 |
| Unemployed |
23 |
11 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.6% |
1.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
32 |
90 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$710 |
$721 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
607 |
534 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$745 |
$1,018 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
639 |
624 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$743 |
$976 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
204 |
204 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$491 |
$640 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
844 |
828 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$682 |
$893 |
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 |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
88 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 76 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Northern VT - Lyndon (VT) |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Garnet Hill Catalog Sales |
Clothing (natural fibers) |
200 |
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| Franconia Notch State Park |
Tourism |
339 |
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| Cannon Mountain |
Tourism |
90 |
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| Lafayette Center |
Nursing Facility |
98 |
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| Presby Construction |
Construction |
48 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
18, 116, 117, 141, 142 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exits 34B, 34C, or 35 - 38 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| 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 |
68 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
81 miles |
| Portland, ME |
96 miles |
| Boston, MA |
131 miles |
| New York City, NY |
331 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
192 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
414 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
6.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
4.3% |
| Other Means |
6.3% |
| Worked at home |
3.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
19.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
33.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
55.6% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
10.6% |
| 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): Cannon, Loon, Bretton Woods |
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Other: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink; Franconia Notch State Park; Flume Gorge; Old Man of the Mountain Memorial; Cannon Mountain Tramway |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 8/30/23
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