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Center Sandwich, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Carroll County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
127 Population 215/sq mi density
$103,036 Median Income $72,628 per capita
$359,400 Home Value $653,790 Zillow
$2,389 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,994 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$359,400 home value, $2,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Center Sandwich has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation671 ft (205 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates43.8120°N, 71.4414°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportEastern Slopes Regional (FRY)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience71.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 68 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 42 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 109 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 65 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 116 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 116 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 55 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 56 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 114 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 93 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 114 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 82 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 67 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 5 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 127 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 146 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 108 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 135 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 66 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 155 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 24 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 74 km 1
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 48 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 90 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 90 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 2, 1961 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 19, 1957 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 MAINE Avalanche 3.6 m 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Center Sandwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.2").

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