Milton, NH

Community Contact Town of Milton
Christopher Rose, Town Administrator
PO Box 310
Milton, NH 03851

Telephone 652-4501 Fax (603) 652-4120 E-mail miltonta@metrocast.net Web Site www.miltonnh-us.com

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

County Strafford Tourism Region Lakes Planning Commission Strafford Regional Regional Development Wentworth Economic Development Corp.

Election Districts District 1 District 2 District 3 District 68

Incorporated: 1802

Origin: Originally a part of Rochester, this town was long known as Three Ponds or Milton Mills. Located along the Maine border on the Salmon River, it was the location of several mills, and the scene of early manufacturing. The name Milton may have come from a relative of the Wentworth Governors, William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Fitzwilliam and Viscount Milton. Milton is home to Mount Teneriffe, among the earliest of New Hampshire's mountains to be named, and so named in honor of the volcano on the Canary Islands.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,005 residents in 1810

Population Trends: Milton's population increased by an even 2,400 residents between 1950's Census count of 1,510 and 2000's count of 3,910 residents. The town's population decreased by six percent decreased between 1950-1960, then increased by 31 percent between both 1960-1970 and 1970-1980, by 51 percent between 1980-1990, and by six percent between 1990-2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Milton was 4,250 residents, which ranked 87th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 122.1 persons per square mile of land area. Milton contains 33.1 square miles of land area and 1.2 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Hayes Corner, Laskey Corner, Milton Mills, Town House

MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government Selectmen 2002 Annual Budget $2,508,995 Zoning Ordinance 1970/04 Master Plan 2002 Capitol Improvement Plan No Industrial Plans Reviewed By Building Inspector Boards and Commissions Elected: Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees Appointed: Recreation Commission Public Library Milton Free Public EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full & part-time Town Fire Insurance Rating 6/9 Emergency Medical Service Municipal Nearest Hospital(s): Frisbie Memorial, Rochester Distance: 8 miles Staffed Beds: 70 UTILITIES Electric Supplier PSNH Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier Milton Water District Sanitation Municipal Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup None Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Mandatory Recycling Program Mandatory Telephone Company Verizon Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes High Speed Cable Internet Service:   Business Yes Residential Yes PROPERTY TAXES 2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $24.94 2003 Equalization Ratio 62.0 2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $15.49 2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type Residential Land and Buildings 87.8% Commercial Land and Buildings 9.7% Other Property including Utilities 2.4% HOUSING 2002 Total Housing Units 1,918     2002 Single-Family Units 1,358 Building Permits Issued 45 2002 Multi-Family Units 195 Building Permits Issued 0 2002 Manufactured Housing Units 365

DEMOGRAPHICS Total Population Community County 2003 4,250 117,740 2000 3,910 112,233 1990 3,691 104,233 1980 2,438 85,324 1970 1,859 70,431 Census 2000 Demographics Population by Gender Male 1,943 Female 1,967 Population by Age Group Under age 5 234 Age 5 to 19 912 Age 20 to 34 642 Age 35 to 54 1,339 Age 55 to 64 384 Age 65 and over 399 Median Age 37.4 years Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 81.7% Bachelor's degree or higher 9.2% ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000) Per capita income $18,092 Median 4-person family income $48,033 Median household income $44,194 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $31,776 Female $26,134 Families below the poverty level 6.1% LABOR FORCE Annual Average 1993 2003 Civilian Labor Force 2,139 2,298 Employed 1,983 2,189 Unemployed 156 109 Unemployment Rate 7.3% 4.7% EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003 Goods Producing Industries   Average Employment 52 217 Average Weekly Wage $361 $544     Service Providing Industries   Average Employment 115 185 Average Weekly Wage $294 $470     Total Private Industry   Average Employment 167 403 Average Weekly Wage $315 $510     Government (Federal, State, and Local)   Average Employment 33 52 Average Weekly Wage $310 $495     Total, Private plus Government   Average Employment 200 454 Average Weekly Wage $314 $508 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES

Schools students attend: Milton operates grades K-12 District: SAU 64 Career Technology Center(s): Dover HS; Somersworth HS; Creteau Reg. Voc Ctr. Region: 12

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial Number of Schools 1 1 1 2 Grade Levels P K 1-6 7-8 9-12 K-12 Total Enrollment 375 137 194

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 1 Total Capacity: 25

Nearest Community/Technical College: Stratham; Laconia Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH

LARGEST EMPLOYERS	PRODUCT/SERVICE	EMPLOYEES	ESTABLISHED
Index Packaging	Foam Packaging	120	1968
Milton School District	Education	77
Ray's Marina	Marina	30	1970
Iron Mountain	Document storage	20
Seacoast Boatbuilders	Boat manufacturing	14	1994

TRANSPORTATION Road Access Federal Routes   State Routes 16 Nearest Interstate, Exit Spaulding Tpk., Exit 17   Distance Local access Railroad NH Northcoast Public Transportation No Nearest Airport Rochester Runway     4,001 feet Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes Nearest Commercial Airport Pease Distance 28 miles Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 52 miles Portland, ME 81 miles Boston, MA 84 miles New York City, NY 292 miles Montreal, Quebec 270 miles COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over   Drove alone, car/truck/van 82.2% Carpooled, car/truck/van 13.1% Public transportation 0.0% Walked 2.3% Other Means 0.3% Worked at home 2.1% Mean Travel Time to Work 31 minutes Percent of Working Residents Working in community of residence 13% Commuting to another NH community 79% Commuting out-of-state 8%

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 X Tourists Attractions X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) X Youth Sports: Baseball X Youth Sports: Soccer X Youth Sports: Football X Youth Sports: Basketball Youth Sports: Hockey X Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas X Snowmobile Trails Bicycle Trails X Cross Country Skiing X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area     Nearest Ski Area(s): Moose Mountain, King Pine     Other: NH Farm Museum

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