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Community Contact |
Town of Stratford
Board of Selectmen
1956 US Route 3, PO Box 366
North Stratford, NH
03590-0366
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| Telephone |
(603) 922-5533 |
| Fax |
(603) 922-3317 |
| E-mail |
town@stratfordnh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.stratfordnh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen, Town Administrative Assistant: M-Th 9-3:30; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 10-1, Tuesday, 3-6, Wednesday, 9-3:30, or by appointment
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| County |
Coos |
| Labor Market Area |
Littleton, NH-VT LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
Great North Woods |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Coos Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 1 |
| State Representative |
Coos County District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1773 |
| Origin: This territory was chartered in 1762 to early settlers mostly from Woodbury, Connecticut, as Woodbury. Indian troubles had many families forfeiting their claims, and even after a 1770 charter renewal, the original grantees were unable to make a settlement. The territory was chartered again in 1773 to Joshua Wentworth and others as Stratford, after another town in Connecticut. The name is also in honor of Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare's home. The entire tract was one of the largest granted in New Hampshire, a total of 48,603 acres. The town was incorporated as Stratford in 1779 upon petition by residents. |
| Villages and Place Names: Beatties, Mapleton, Masons, North Stratford, Stratford Center, Stratford Hollow, East Stratford
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 146 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Stratford totaled a negative 335 over 50 years, from 980 in 1970 down to 645 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Stratford was 663 residents, which ranked 209th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 8.3 persons per square mile of land area. Stratford contains 79.9 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$1,018,370 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$2,457,142 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
2023 |
| Master Plan |
2021 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Treasurer; Checklist; Moderator; Town Clerk/Tax Collector |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Planning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Stratford Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
State Police |
| Fire Department |
Part-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
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| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Upper Connecticut Valley, Colebrook |
15 miles |
16 |
| Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster |
22 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Nextera; Eversource |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells & municipal |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| 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 |
Limited |
| 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) |
$19.16 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
67.2 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.65 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 55.0% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 4.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 40.0% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
532 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
388 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
13 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
26 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
105 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
663 |
31,504 |
| 2020 |
662 |
31,268 |
| 2010 |
746 |
33,055 |
| 2000 |
943 |
33,156 |
| 1990 |
928 |
34,879 |
| 1980 |
989 |
35,014 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 519 |
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Female: 311 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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62 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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85 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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107 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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222 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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167 |
| Age 65 and over |
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187 |
| Median Age |
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51.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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605 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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75.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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9.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$21,934 |
| Median family income |
$46,210 |
| Median household income |
$45,109 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$22,091 |
| Female |
$32,083 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
30.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
281 |
259 |
| Employed |
247 |
241 |
| Unemployed |
34 |
18 |
| Unemployment Rate |
12.1% |
6.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
7 |
6 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$455 |
$531 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
31 |
34 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$364 |
$726 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
38 |
40 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$381 |
$696 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
40 |
33 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$467 |
$549 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
77 |
73 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$425 |
$630 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Stratford operates grades K-8; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Northumberland |
SAU 58 |
| 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 |
P K 1-8 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
63 |
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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: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Stratford School |
Education |
20 |
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| Town of Stratford |
Municipal services |
45 PT/2 FT |
1773 |
| North Woods Trading Post |
Gas, convenience, pizza |
4 |
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| Burns Truck Stop |
Convenience store |
3 |
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| Claudette & Dean's Place |
Restaurant |
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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 |
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| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91 (VT), Exit 28; I-93, Exit 41 |
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Distance |
36 miles; 43 miles |
| Railroad |
St. Lawrence & Atlantic |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Gifford Field, Colebrook | Runway | 2,440 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
110 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
139 miles |
| Portland, ME |
139 miles |
| Boston, MA |
189 miles |
| New York City, NY |
369 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
135 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
301 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
84.4% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
3.3% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.7% |
| Other Means |
2.0% |
| Worked at home |
9.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
21.3% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
77.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
1.7% |
| 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): Bretton Woods |
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Other: Nash Stream Forest; Quad Rodeo; 4-Wheeler Trails; Nature Conservancy Lands; Grange; Cohos Historical Society; Old Home Day; Lion Cubs 4-H |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 7/13/23
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