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Community Contact |
Town of Jackson
Julie Atwell, Town Administrator
PO Box 268
Jackson, NH
03846
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| Telephone |
(603) 383-4223 |
| Fax |
(603) 383-6980 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@jackson-nh.org |
| Web Site |
www.jackson-nh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen, Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm, Friday 9 am - 12 noon
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway, NH-ME LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County District 2 |
| Incorporated: 1800 |
| Origin: Once consisting of several large land grants given by Governor John Wentworth, the town was first named New Madbury, after the seacoast town. In 1800, the town was incorporated as Adams, in honor of President John Adams, who was then in office. The name Adams stuck until 1829, when General Andrew Jackson was inaugurated as President. Governor Benjamin Pierce, a staunch backer of President Jackson, was influential in changing the name of the town to Jackson. Jackson is the location of the Honeymoon Bridge, a scenic covered bridge built in 1876 that is popular with newlyweds for wedding photographs. |
| Villages and Place Names: Black Mountain Cabin, Ducks Head, Dundee, Jackson Falls, Panno Place |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 180 residents in 1800 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Jackson totaled 425 over 41 years, from 642 in 1980 to 1,067 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 27 percent increase between 2010 and 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Jackson was 1,067 residents, which ranked 183rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 16.0 persons per square mile of land area. Jackson contains 66.8 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$2,811,339 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$2,796,311 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/21 |
| Master Plan |
2016 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Jackson Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Memorial Hospital, North Conway |
7 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Jackson 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 |
Spectrum |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$11.26 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
75.1 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$8.43 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 90.0% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.2% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.8% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,078 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
949 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
126 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
3 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
0 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
1,067 |
51,500 |
| 2020 |
1,036 |
50,212 |
| 2010 |
816 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
840 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
680 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
642 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 436 |
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Female: 549 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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63 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
61 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
88 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
221 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
259 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
293 |
| Median Age |
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58.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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99.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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57.0% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$47,873 |
| Median family income |
$66,118 |
| Median household income |
$64,375 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$65,179 |
| Female |
$40,400 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
19.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
371 |
351 |
| Employed |
351 |
337 |
| Unemployed |
20 |
14 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.4% |
4.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
12 |
10 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$881 |
$1,698 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
470 |
413 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$577 |
$870 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
482 |
423 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$585 |
$890 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
43 |
54 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$541 |
$648 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
525 |
477 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$581 |
$862 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Jackson operates grades K-6; grades 7-8 are tuitioned to Bartlett; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Conway |
SAU 9 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Mt. 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 |
K 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
50 |
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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: Granite State College-Conway |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Wentworth Inn |
Inn |
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| Black Moutain Ski Area |
Alpine skiing |
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| Eagle Mountain House |
Inn, convention center |
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| Jackson Ski Touring Foundation |
Cross country skiing, tours |
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| Red Fox |
Restaurant, pub |
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| Wildcat Inn & Tavern |
Inn, restaurant |
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| Shannon Door Pub |
Restaurant, pub |
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| The Inn at Thorn Hill |
Inn |
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| Christmas Farm Inn |
Inn |
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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 |
16, 16A, 16B |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 35 or 23 |
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Distance |
42 miles; 62 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Gorham Airport | Runway | 2,800 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International |
Distance |
70 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
6 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
109 miles |
| Portland, ME |
72 miles |
| Boston, MA |
146 miles |
| New York City, NY |
357 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
213 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
74.3% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
11.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.7% |
| Other Means |
2.7% |
| Worked at home |
10.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
19.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
92.0% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
3.8% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.2% |
| 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): Wildcat, Mount Cranmore, Black Mountain, Attitash |
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Other: Snow Shoeing |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 5/16/22
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