Grafton County

NH · Pop. 107,140 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Grafton County is a mixed county in NH with a population of approximately 107,140.

$/Acre: $7,977

Property Tax: 2.18%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 176.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax0.85%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$61,445

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,977

Median Home Price$552K

Acres for Sale1788

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,404 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K93

Property Crime /100K88

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak