Rockingham County

NH · Pop. 117,982 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Rockingham County is a suburban county in NH with a population of approximately 117,982.

$/Acre: $4,453

Property Tax: 2.18%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 83.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax1.43%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$54,429

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,453

Median Home Price$384K

Acres for Sale4206

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,198 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)317 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K217

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate