Hooksett, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,362
Population
993/sq mi density
$91,005
Median Income
$50,892 per capita
$298,900
Home Value
$532,494 Zillow
$1,829
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
71
Violent Crime/100K
569 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,005 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$298,900 home value, $1,829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hooksett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 67.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0935°N, 71.4571°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Merrimack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 11 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Hooksett has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").