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Community Contact |
Town of Freedom
Board of Selectmen
33 Old Portland Road, PO Box 227
Freedom, NH
03836
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| Telephone |
(603) 539-6323 |
| Fax |
(603) 539-8270 |
| E-mail |
office@townoffreedom.net |
| Web Site |
www.townoffreedom.net
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Office: Monday to Thursday, 8-3; Town Clerk: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11-5, Wednesday, 9-5; Tax Collector: Monday and Wednesday, 11-1
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway, NH-ME LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
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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: 1831 |
| Origin: Effingham, chartered in 1749, had a substantial amount of fertile farm and mill stream land. This land was attractive to settlers from Maine, and many came across the border to settle in Effingham. There was a conflict of culture and religion between the liberal new colonists and conservative people from the seacoast who already lived in Effingham. As a result, a section of that town known as North Effingham was separated into a town of its own. Incorporated as North Effingham in 1831, the town's name was appropriately changed to Freedom in 1832. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 926 residents in 1840 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Freedom totaled 1,299 over 50 years, from 387 in 1970 to 1,686 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Freedom was 1,733 residents, ranking 153rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 50.2 persons per square mile of land area. Freedom contains 34.5 square miles of land area and 3.4 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$4,371,250 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$3,616,113 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1987/22 |
| Master Plan |
2020 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
State |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library; School |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation; Heritage; Forest Advisory; Freedom Aquatic Invasive Species |
| Public Library |
Freedom Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Part-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
23 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells & Freedom Water Precinct |
| 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 |
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 |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.23 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
62.9 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$6.43 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 96.5% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 2.6% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,748 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,295 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
50 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
65 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
338 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
1,733 |
52,199 |
| 2020 |
1,689 |
50,107 |
| 2010 |
1,489 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
1,312 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
938 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
720 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 655 |
|
Female: 650 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
15 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
203 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
112 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
245 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
303 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
427 |
| Median Age |
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58.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
1,050 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
37.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$38,340 |
| Median family income |
$81,750 |
| Median household income |
$70,875 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$53,889 |
| Female |
$46,250 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
9.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
767 |
750 |
| Employed |
732 |
728 |
| Unemployed |
35 |
22 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
2.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
24 |
31 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$866 |
$1,280 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
162 |
210 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$535 |
$908 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
186 |
240 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$578 |
$955 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
73 |
56 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$574 |
$820 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
259 |
296 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$577 |
$929 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Freedom operates grades K-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Conway |
SAU 13 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Mount Washington Valley CTC (Conway) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-6 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
48 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| 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 |
| International Paper Company |
Mill yard |
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1976 |
| Danforth Bay Campground |
Campground |
|
2003 |
| Totem Pole Park |
Campground |
|
1988 |
| Camp Calumet |
Children's camp |
|
1966 |
| Camp Cody |
Children's camp |
|
1940 |
| Camp Huckins |
YMCA camp |
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1930 |
| Bobby Sue's |
Ice cream shop |
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1997 |
| Federal Piping |
Plumbing & heating |
|
1994 |
| G.W. Brooks & Son |
General contractor |
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1963 |
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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 23 |
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Distance |
42 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Moultonborough Airport | Runway | 3,475 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International |
Distance |
44 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
80 miles |
| Portland, ME |
48 miles |
| Boston, MA |
117 miles |
| New York City, NY |
328 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
235 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
575 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.8% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
5.6% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.3% |
| Other Means |
0.3% |
| Worked at home |
15.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
32.0% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
62.3% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
5.7% |
| 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): King Pine |
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Other: Old Home Week |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 7/25/23
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