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Community Contact |
Lyman Board of Selectmen
Tabbetha Shosa, Administrative Assistant
65 Parker Hill Road
Lyman, NH
03585
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| Telephone |
(603) 838-5900 |
| Fax |
(603) 838-6818 |
| E-mail |
lymanta@myfairpoint.net |
| Web Site |
www.lymannh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30-3:30; Town Clerk: Monday, 12-6, Wednesday and Thursday, 8-2
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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 1 |
| Incorporated: 1761 |
| Origin: Granted in 1761, this town bears the name of General Phineas Lyman, an active commander in the Seven Years' War with France and Spain. General Lyman was compensated for his services by grants in Lyman, Grantham, and Lisbon, and 11 towns in what is now Vermont. The original grant recipients included ten others also named Lyman, which probably affected the selection of the town's name. Due to the remote location, setters experienced difficulties in taking up the claim, and the grant was renewed in 1769. A section of Lyman was taken by legislature in 1854 to form the town of Monroe. |
| Villages and Place Names: Parker Hill, Tinkerville, Dodge Pond
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 202 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Lyman totaled 376 over 50 years, from 213 in 1970 to 589 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 55 percent increase from 1980 to 1990. The town's population increased by 11 percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Lyman was 595 residents, which ranked 214th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 21.0 persons per square mile of land area. Lyman contains 28.4 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$902,194 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$1,252,312 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1972/17 |
| Master Plan |
2007 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Turst Funds |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Cemetary |
| Public Library |
No Library |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
State Police |
| Fire Department |
Lisbon - On-Call |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Lisbon Life Squad |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Littleton Regional, Littleton |
13 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 | 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 |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$19.22 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
77.3 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$14.81 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 92.7% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 2.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 5.2% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
370 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
347 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
0 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
2 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
21 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
567 |
91,025 |
| 2020 |
585 |
91,118 |
| 2010 |
533 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
487 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
436 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
281 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 275 |
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Female: 292 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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21 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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42 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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117 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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134 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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150 |
| Age 65 and over |
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103 |
| Median Age |
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50.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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448 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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43.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$43,703 |
| Median family income |
$108,750 |
| Median household income |
$79,688 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$73,295 |
| Female |
$80,341 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
6.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
325 |
328 |
| Employed |
315 |
316 |
| Unemployed |
10 |
12 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.1% |
3.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
n |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
n |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
n |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
n |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
4 |
5 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$625 |
$644 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
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29 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
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$518 |
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 Lisbon Regional (Lisbon, Lyman) |
SAU 35 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Hugh J. Gallen Career & Technical Center; White Mountains RHS |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
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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: Plymouth State; Lyndon State (VT) |
| Largest Businesses |
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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 |
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| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 42 |
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Distance |
10 miles |
| 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 |
57 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
114 miles |
| Portland, ME |
122 miles |
| Boston, MA |
164 miles |
| New York City, NY |
328 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
168 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
313 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
52.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
14.1% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.6% |
| Other Means |
1.6% |
| Worked at home |
30.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
33.2% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
59.5% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
7.3% |
| 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 |
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| Museums |
| Cinemas |
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| 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 Mountain |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/2/22
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