Bradford, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
399
Population
505/sq mi density
$80,288
Median Income
$37,843 per capita
$309,300
Home Value
$490,844 Zillow
$1,352
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,288 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,300 home value, $1,352/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 729 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2717°N, 71.9618°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Merrimack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in |
Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.1").