Cheshire County

NH · Pop. 21,391 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Cheshire County is a rural county in NH with a population of approximately 21,391.

$/Acre: $1,410

Property Tax: 2.18%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 19.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax0.71%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$37,829

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,410

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale3690

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,324 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)224 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K532

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong