North Walpole, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Sullivan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
608 Population 881/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $38,802 per capita
$188,400 Home Value $433,168 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $1,021/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
North Walpole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation339 ft (103 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates43.1469°N, 72.4466°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 59.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 145 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 134 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 90 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 73 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 120 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 90 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 72 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 150 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 98 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 124 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 150 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 149 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 104 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 123 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 150 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 105 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 89 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 75 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 57 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 66 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 2 170 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 79 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 29 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 92 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 96 km 2
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 94 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 75 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

North Walpole has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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