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Hooksett, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,362
Population
993/sq mi density
$91,005
Median Income
$50,892 per capita
$298,900
Home Value
$510,727 Zillow
$1,829
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
82
Violent Crime/100K
1,113 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,005 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$298,900 home value, $1,829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 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 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 56.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Hooksett has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").