Colebrook, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,143 Population 436/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $36,776 per capita
$151,700 Home Value $226,793 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 379 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$151,700 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Colebrook, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$36,776 per capita
Home Value
$151,700
46% below
Zillow: $226,793
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Colebrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colebrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
54%
Rent
64%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colebrook a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colebrook residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,776. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colebrook is $151,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,793. Median rent is $740/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Colebrook reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Colebrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colebrook has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,143
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density436/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$36,776
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,700
Rent$740
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$226,793
Housing Units715
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property379/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Colebrook was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.