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Gilmanton, NH

Gilmanton, NH
Community Contact Gilmanton Economic Development Commission
Stan Bean, Chairman
PO Box 550
Gilmanton, NH 03237
Telephone 267-6700
Fax (603) 267-6701
E-mail not available
Web Site not available
Municipal Office Hours Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm, and Thursday evenings, 6 pm - 8 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, 9 am - 12 noon and 7 pm - 8:30 pm, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, and 6 pm - 8 pm
County Belknap
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Lakes Region
Regional Development Belknap County Economic Development Council
Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 2
State Senate
 District 4
State Representative
 District 31
Incorporated: 1727
Origin: First known as Gilmantown, the town was home to the Gilman family, of which there were 24 members receiving land grants. At one time it was the second-largest town in the state, following Portsmouth. The original town was larger than it is now, with villages and parishes including Belmont, Gunstock Parish (Gilford), Hurricane, Tioga, Factory Village, and Lakeport. A parish first called Averytown, the site of an unprofitable iron-mining enterprise, is still known as Gilmanton Iron Works.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,613 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Gilmanton's population has grown well above the statewide average rate, except for a 1950-1960 population decrease. Decennial growth rates ranged from a two percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 92 percent increase between 1970-1980. Gilmanton's population grew by a total of 2,306 residents between 1950's Census count of 754 and 2000's count of 3,060. The 2003 Census estimate for Gilmanton was 3,383 residents, which ranked 102nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 54.6 persons per square mile of land area. Gilmanton contains 57.6 square miles of land area and 1.9 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Allens Mills, Gilmanton Ironworks, Kelleys Corner, Lower Gilmanton

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2004 Annual Budget $3,547,395
Zoning Ordinance 1970/02
Master Plan 1993
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
 Board of Selectmen; Library Trustees
Appointed:
 Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Zoning Board of Adjustment; Historic District Commission

Public Library Gilmanton Corner Public;Gilmanton Iron Works

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full & part-time
Fire Department Full & part-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 4/10
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

Nearest Hospital(s):
Lakes Region General, Laconia
Distance: 9 miles Staffed Beds: 106

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Private wells

Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
 None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
 No
Mandatory Recycling Program
 Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon; Union
Cellular Telephone Access Limited
Cable Television Access Limited
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
 Limited
Residential
 Limited

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $33.84
2003 Equalization Ratio 54.7
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $18.51

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 96.7%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 1.3%
Other Property including Utilities
 2.0%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 1,938
   
2002 Single-Family Units 1,819
Building Permits Issued
 43
2002 Multi-Family Units 70
Building Permits Issued
 0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 49
   
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 3,383 60,356
2000 3,060 56,325
1990 2,609 49,216
1980 1,941 42,884
1970 1,010 32,367

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 1,552 Female 1,508

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 157
Age 5 to 19
 665
Age 20 to 34
 411
Age 35 to 54
 1,164
Age 55 to 64
 304
Age 65 and over
 359
Median Age
 40.1 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 25.9%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $23,163
Median 4-person family income $51,712
Median household income $50,542

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $37,077
Female
 $27,727

Families below the poverty level 3.3%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
 1,554 1,771
Employed
 1,478 1,707
Unemployed
 76 64
Unemployment Rate
 4.9% 3.6%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries
 
Average Employment
 38 66
Average Weekly Wage
 $341 $674
 
 
Service Providing Industries
 
Average Employment
 79 85
Average Weekly Wage
 $266 $478
 
 
Total Private Industry
 
Average Employment
 117 151
Average Weekly Wage
 $291 $563
 
 
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
 
Average Employment
 109 122
Average Weekly Wage
 $301 $524
 
 
Total, Private plus Government
 
Average Employment
 226 272
Average Weekly Wage
 $296 $546
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Gilmanton operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Gilford District: SAU 79
Career Technology Center(s): J. Oliva Huot Tech Ctr.; Winnisquam Agricultural Ed Ctr. Region: 08

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 1


Grade Levels
 K 1-8


Total Enrollment
 388


NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 76
Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia; Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce Law

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Stratham Tire Automotive repair

Bark & Bradley Novelty cookie cutters, spices


































TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 107, 129, 140
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 20
  Distance 7 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Laconia
Runway
     5,286 feet
Lighted?
 Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance

45 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 34 miles
Portland, ME
 100 miles
Boston, MA
 87 miles
New York City, NY
 284 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 243 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 79.1%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 11.9%
Public transportation
 1.7%
Walked
 1.7%
Other Means
 0.2%
Worked at home
 5.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work 30.3 minutes


Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
 15%
Commuting to another NH community
 80%
Commuting out-of-state
 4%
   
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks

YMCA/YWCA

Boys Club/Girls Club

Golf Courses

Swimming: Indoor Facility
X Swimming: Outdoor Facility

Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity

Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility

Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility

Bowling Facilities

Museums

Cinemas

Performing Arts Facilities

Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer

Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball

Youth Sports: Hockey

Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails

Bicycle Trails

Cross Country Skiing

Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   

Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
   

Other: 

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