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Swanzey, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 7,230.
Population change since 2000: +6.3%
 
Males: 3,518  (48.7%)
Females: 3,712  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03446.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,228 (it was $44,819 in 2000)
Swanzey:

$82,228
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,543 (it was $20,150 in 2000)

Swanzey town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $267,886 (it was $103,400 in 2000)
Swanzey:

$267,886
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $286,446; detached houses: $308,243; townhouses or other attached units: $255,194; in 2-unit structures: $255,554; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $346,438; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $233,006; mobile homes: $69,259
March 2022 cost of living index in Swanzey: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Swanzey, NH (2010)
    • 6,87195.0%White alone
    • 1241.7%Asian alone
    • 1071.5%Hispanic
    • 891.2%Two or more races
    • 220.3%Black alone
    • 110.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.06%Other race alone
    • 20.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Swanzey detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Swanzey, New Hampshire as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Swanzey is 402 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.37
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: French (17.4%), English (17.3%), Irish (15.9%), United States (9.1%), French Canadian (9.0%), German (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1753

Elevation: 491 feet

Land area: 45.0 square miles.

Population density: 161 people per square mile   (very low).

Swanzey, New Hampshire map

158 residents are foreign born (1.1% Europe, 0.6% Asia, 0.5% North America).

This town:

2.3%
New Hampshire:

4.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Swanzey town:

2.7% ($2,751)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nashua, NH (42.4 miles , pop. 86,605).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (72.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (161.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

West Swanzey, NH (1.1 miles ),
Keene, NH (2.2 miles ),
Marlborough, NH (2.3 miles ),
Troy, NH (2.6 miles ),
Roxbury, NH (2.7 miles ),
Winchester, NH (2.8 miles ),
Richmond, NH (2.8 miles ),
Chesterfield, NH (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 72.30 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

Distribution of median household income in Swanzey, NH in 2022
Swanzey satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $321,300
  • 2021: 15 buildings, average cost: $273,100
  • 2020: 12 buildings, average cost: $273,100
  • 2019: 20 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 12 buildings, average cost: $204,200
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $228,600
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $333,300
  • 2014: 12 buildings, average cost: $153,900
  • 2013: 17 buildings, average cost: $164,100
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $215,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $122,000
  • 2008: 18 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2007: 19 buildings, average cost: $140,400
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $174,100
  • 2005: 26 buildings, average cost: $148,400
  • 2004: 18 buildings, average cost: $147,800
  • 2003: 25 buildings, average cost: $141,200
  • 2002: 30 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1998: 20 buildings, average cost: $88,500
  • 1997: 23 buildings, average cost: $81,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Swanzey, NH residents
Average permit cost in Swanzey, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Swanzey, NH
Historical housing units in Swanzey, NH
Most common industries in Swanzey, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (9.5%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.6%)
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Swanzey, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)

Average climate in Swanzey, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Swanzey, New Hampshire average temperatures Swanzey, New Hampshire average precipitation Swanzey, New Hampshire humidity Swanzey, New Hampshire wind speed Swanzey, New Hampshire snowfall Swanzey, New Hampshire sunshine Swanzey, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.4. This is about average.

City:

69.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.131. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.131
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.02. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.02
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.411. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.411
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.94. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.94
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Swanzey-area historical tornado activity is above New Hampshire state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Swanzey town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.1 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Swanzey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 127.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 132.4 miles away from Swanzey center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.0 miles away from Swanzey center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 96.9 miles away from Swanzey center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.2 miles away from Swanzey center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cheshire County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Snows: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Swanzey topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Swanzey:

  • WESTWOOD CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • HOSPICE OF THE MONADNOCK REGION (Hospital, about 5 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • SNF CHESHIRE MEDICAL CTR. (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • CEDARCREST INC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • KEENE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; KEENE, NH)
  • APPLEWOOD CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WINCHESTER, NH)

Amtrak stations near Swanzey:

  • 13 miles: BRATTLEBORO (VERNON RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: BELLOWS FALLS (DEPOT ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Operable nuclear power plant near Swanzey:

  • 14 miles: Vermont Yankee in Vernon, VT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Swanzey:

  • Keene State College (about 4 miles; Keene, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,098)
  • Franklin Pierce University (about 14 miles; Rindge, NH; FT enrollment: 2,139)
  • Mount Wachusett Community College (about 26 miles; Gardner, MA; FT enrollment: 3,143)
  • Fitchburg State University (about 33 miles; Fitchburg, MA; FT enrollment: 5,010)
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 36 miles; Amherst, MA; FT enrollment: 26,583)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 41 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Smith College (about 42 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)

Public high school in Swanzey:

Public elementary/middle schools in Swanzey:

See full list of schools located in Swanzey

Library in Swanzey:

  • MT. CAESAR UNION LIBRARY (Operating income: $66,598; Location: 628 OLD HOMESTEAD HIGHWAY; 19,406 books; 436 audio materials; 1,400 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Swanzey: Westport Railroad Station (A), Swanzey Fire Department Center Station (B), Swanzey Fire Department East Station (C), Swanzey Factory (D), Swanzey Fire Department West Station (E), Mount Caesar Union Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Swanzey include: First Congregational Church (A), Saint Anthonys Church (B), West Swanzey Community Church (C), Westport Community Church (D), Community Bible Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Caesar Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Wilson Pond (A), Ashuelot River Reservoir (B), Upper Wilson Pond (C), Wilson Pond (D), California Brook Pond (E), Swanzey Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: South Branch Ashuelot River (A), Perry Brook (B), Martin Brook (C), Indian Brook (D), Hill Brook (E), Forbush Brook (F), Falls Brook (G), Bridge Brook (H), Bailey Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Swanzey include: Keene Forestry Park (1), Shadow Lake Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Bridges Inn At Whitcomb House (27 Main) (1), Coach and Four Motor Inn (755 Monadnock Highway) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Loyal B. Stearns - Politician.

Cheshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Swanzey and their reported violations in the past:

SWANZEY LAKE CAMPING AREA (Population served: 212, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
EASTFIELD CROSSING (Population served: 113, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-01-2009 and APR-01-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-28-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-05-2009)
TWINKLE TOWN (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
SWANZEY TOWN HALL (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Swanzey that have no violations reported:

  • WILCOX SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.9%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.9%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.7%
Whole state:

2.8%
11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Swanzey:

Marital status in Swanzey, NH
  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Swanzey:

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Swanzey, NH (based on Cheshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,2379
Mainline Protestant4,01537
Evangelical Protestant3,88125
Other1,29213
Orthodox2501
None58,442-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Here:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Cheshire County:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
This county:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 67
This county:

8.67 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.2%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Cheshire County:

27.5%
State:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cheshire County:

14.5%
State:

15.9%
Businesses in Swanzey, NH
NameCountNameCount
Dunkin Donuts2New Balance1
Ford1Nissan1
Honda1Subway1
La-Z-Boy1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Swanzey:

  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WZBK (1220 AM; 1 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCAT (700 AM; daytime; 2 kW; ORANGE-ATHOL, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Swanzey:

  • W293AB (106.5 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WOQL (98.7 FM; WINCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC)
  • WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKVT-FM (92.7 FM; BRATTLEBORO, VT; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Swanzey:

  • WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
Swanzey fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Swanzey fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.7mTotal length
  • $50,272,000Total costs
  • 30,420Total average daily traffic
  • 1,492Total average daily truck traffic
  • 45,014Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic
New bridges in Swanzey, NH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 4Before 1900
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Swanzey, NH

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Troy Hill Road (Lat: 42.831583 Lon: -72.246778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN700
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Peter M Connolly, Troy Hill Road (Lat: 42.831583 Lon: -72.246778), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight L.L.P., Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Peter M Connolly, Troy Hill Road (Lat: 42.831583 Lon: -72.246778), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight L.L.P., Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Dale Paquin, Mt Ceaser Beacon Light Pole (Lat: 42.869111 Lon: -72.292556), Type: 13.0, Structure height: 33005 m, Overall height: 13 m, Registrant: Southwestern Nh District Fire Mutual Aid, Dpaquin@firemutualaid.Com, , 3528635 Keene, Phone: (603) 352-8635

  • Dale Paquin, Mt Ceaser Beacon Light Pole (Lat: 42.869111 Lon: -72.292556), Type: 13.0, Structure height: 33005 m, Overall height: 13 m, Registrant: Southwestern Nh District Fire Mutual Aid, Dpaquin@firemutualaid.Com, , 443 Keene, Phone: (603) 352-8635


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Swanzey, NH)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Swanzey)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: FLEET 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: KINNER K5 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 286H, N286H, N-286H, Serial Number: 119, Year manufactured: 1929, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Richard J Kasper, Po Box 10247, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 122 mph), Engine: P & W R-985-AN-14B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 427RH, N427RH, N-427RH, Serial Number: 1568, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/04/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Norton Air LLC, 33 Whittemore Farm Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: BEECH D17S (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 158 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 58N, N58N, N-58N, Serial Number: 6762, Year manufactured: 1944, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Richard J Kasper, Po Box 10247, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70243, N70243, N-70243, Serial Number: 17219, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 06/16/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Scott Patrick Ellsworth, 30 Cl Lane Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 14-13-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 74378, N74378, N-74378, Serial Number: 1491, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Goldschmidt, 935 Old Homestead Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7573R, N7573R, N-7573R, Serial Number: 28-22140, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/27/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne Aho, 177 Sawyers Crossing Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 14-13 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86786, N86786, N-86786, Serial Number: 1147, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/14/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Goldschmidt, 935 Old Homestead Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 62 took place in 2015, and the least - 3 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Swanzey, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (73.5%), and Outside Fires (10.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Swanzey, NH
    • 22873.5%Structure Fires
    • 3310.6%Outside Fires
    • 268.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 237.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Swanzey, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Swanzey, NH
  • 81.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.8%Wood
  • 6.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Utility gas
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
  • 0.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Swanzey, NH
  • 51.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Electricity
  • 4.8%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Coal or coke
  • 2.3%Wood
  • 1.4%Other fuel
  • 1.4%No fuel used


Swanzey compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Swanzey on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: metal and metal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: hardware, plumbing and heating equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: registered nurses (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: music stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: office supplies and stationery stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: food and beverage stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: assemblers and fabricators (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: engineers (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 (03446) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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