West Stewartstown, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
368 Population 594/sq mi density
$71,583 Median Income $20,101 per capita
$1,143 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
39°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
$71,583 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Stewartstown, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,583
5% below
$20,101 per capita
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How West Stewartstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Rent
98%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Stewartstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Stewartstown residents earn a median household income of $71,583 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,101. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Education

8.9% of adults in West Stewartstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Stewartstown has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,583
Per Capita$20,101
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,143
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$223,949
Housing Units201
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,138 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in West Stewartstown was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.