Greenfield, NH

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Greenfield, NH

Community Contact	Town of Greenfield, Selectmen's Office Debra Davidson PO Box 256 Greenfield, NH 03047
Telephone	547-3442
Fax	(603) 547-3004
E-mail	greenfieldnhbos@earthlink.net
Web Site	www.greenfield-nh.gov
Municipal Office Hours	Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, and 1 pm - 5 pm
County	Hillsborough
Tourism Region	Monadnock
Planning Commission	Southwest Region
Regional Development	Monadnock Business Ventures
Election Districts
US Congress	District 2
Executive Council	District 2
State Senate	District 9
State Representative	District 43

Incorporated: 1791

Origin: First settled in 1753 by the Lynde family, the town was known as Lyndeborough Addition. The Monadnock hills cut residents off from church and school, so in 1791 they petitioned for the right to form their own town. The name was chosen to indicate the town's location on a level, fertile ground between the hills. Greenfield is home to the Crotched Mountain Foundation, a rehabilitation center for handicapped children; the Crotched Mountain Ski Area; and Greenfield State Park, on Otter Lake.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 934 residents in 1800

Population Trends: Decennial population growth rates in Greenfield ranged from an eight percent decrease between 1970-1980, the third largest decrease in that decade, to a 97 percent increase between 1960-1970, the eleventh largest increase for that decade. Greenfield's population increased by a total of 1,227 residents, going from 430 in 1950 to 1,657 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Greenfield was 1,695 residents, which ranked 150th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 63.0 persons per square mile of land area. Greenfield contains 26.5 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names:

Type of Government	Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget	$1,489,544
Zoning Ordinance	1936/04
Master Plan	2003
Capitol Improvement Plan	Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By	Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:	Board of Selectmen; Planning Board
Appointed:	Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees

Public Library

Stephenson Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department	Full-time
Fire Department	Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating	9/10
Emergency Medical Service	Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Monadnock Community, Peterborough
Distance: 7 miles	Staffed Beds: 43

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier	PSNH
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	Mandatory

Telephone Company	Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access	Yes
Cable Television Access	No
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business	No
Residential	No

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)	$26.26
2003 Equalization Ratio	86.8
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)	$21.94

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings	91.0%
Commercial Land and Buildings	5.4%
Other Property including Utilities	3.5%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units	656

2002 Single-Family Units	572
Building Permits Issued	2
2002 Multi-Family Units	61
Building Permits Issued	0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units	23

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population	Community	County
2003	1,695	394,663
2000	1,657	380,841
1990	1,519	336,073
1980	972	276,608
1970	1,058	233,941

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male	845	Female	812

Population by Age Group
Under age 5	87
Age 5 to 19	483
Age 20 to 34	276
Age 35 to 54	585
Age 55 to 64	109
Age 65 and over	117
Median Age	34.5 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.6%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income	$19,895
Median 4-person family income	$56,250
Median household income	$48,833

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male	$36,250
Female	$24,437

Families below the poverty level

2.4%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average	1993	2003
Civilian Labor Force	700	796
Employed	673	764
Unemployed	27	32
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	4.0%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES	1993	2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment	n	120
Average Weekly Wage	n	$801

Service Providing Industries
Average Employment	n	729
Average Weekly Wage	n	$566

Total Private Industry
Average Employment	652	849
Average Weekly Wage	$452	$599

Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment	29	27
Average Weekly Wage	$322	$443

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment	681	876
Average Weekly Wage	$447	$594
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

Schools students attend:	Grades K-12 are part of Contoocook Valley Cooperative (Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple)	District: SAU 1
Career Technology Center(s):	Contoocook Valley Regional High School	Region: 14

Educational Facilities	Elementary	Middle/Junior High	High School	Private/Parochial
Number of Schools	1
Grade Levels	K R 1-4
Total Enrollment	90

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:

Total Facilities: 2

Total Capacity: 104

Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester

Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce; Keene State; New England

LARGEST EMPLOYERS	PRODUCT/SERVICE	EMPLOYEES	ESTABLISHED
Crotched Mountain	Brain injury center, rehabilitation	400	1953
American Steel	Steel erection, fabrication	50	1981
Delays Country Store	General store	15
Paper Thermometer Co.	Temperature indicators	6	1976
NE Forest Products	Hardwood	5

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access	Federal Routes
	State Routes	31, 136
Nearest Interstate, Exit		I-89, Exit 5
	Distance	30 miles
Railroad	No
Public Transportation	No
Nearest Airport		Jaffrey
Runway			2,982 feet
Lighted?	Yes	Navigational Aids?	Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport			Manchester
Distance			29 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH	27 miles
Portland, ME	130 miles
Boston, MA	71 miles
New York City, NY	246 miles
Montreal, Quebec	265 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK	(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van	83.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van	8.3%
Public transportation	0.0%
Walked	2.4%
Other Means	0.6%
Worked at home	5.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work	29.5 minutes

Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence	20%
Commuting to another NH community	76%
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
X	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
	Youth Sports: Basketball
	Youth Sports: Hockey
X	Campgrounds
X	Fishing/Hunting
X	Boating/Marinas
X	Snowmobile Trails
X	Bicycle Trails
X	Cross Country Skiing
X	Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area

	Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak, Crotched Mountain

	Other: Two town beaches; Greenfield State Park; Hiking

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/21/04

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.

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