Lisbon, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 250/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,355 per capita
$167,500 Home Value $310,398 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,500 home value, $1,156/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
Lisbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 71.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation658 ft (201 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates44.2118°N, 71.9096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 71.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 146 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 122 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 45 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 8 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 145 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 123 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 139 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 102 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 102 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 122 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 144 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 146 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 147 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 104 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 59 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 62 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 121 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 106 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 150 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 212 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 89 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 61 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 23, 1995 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in

Lisbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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