Stark Town, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
519 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$573 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,188 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
2
New Hampshire
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
2
New Hampshire
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 12
Feb 2 18 15
Mar 3 15 25
Apr 3 5 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 5 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 43
Nov 4 6 32
Dec 3 20 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Schools

Stark Village School
<1 miles, N 3.7 star
Groveton Elementary School
5 miles, NW 1.9 star
Groveton High School
6 miles, NW 4.1 star
Groveton High School (Middle)
6 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

White Mountains Community College
14 miles, SE 1.9 star
Sterling College
48 miles, NW 1.4 star
Goddard College
56 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

Weeks Medical Center
10 miles, SW 4.1 star
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
22 miles, N 4.1 star
Littleton Regional Healthcare
28 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
85 miles, S 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
87 miles, W 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
102 miles, NW 1 star