Belknap County

NH · Pop. 188,973 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Belknap County is a mixed county in NH with a population of approximately 188,973.

$/Acre: $7,614

Property Tax: 2.18%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 129.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax0.8%

Cost of Living Index111.2

Median Household Income$55,144

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,614

Median Home Price$450K

Acres for Sale1505

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,796 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K262

Property Crime /100K301

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak