Temple, NH

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Temple, NH

Community Contact	Temple Board of Selectmen Kathleen Nolte, Town Clerk PO Box 69 Temple, NH 03084
Telephone	878-3873
Fax	(603) 878-5067
E-mail	not available
Web Site	http://templenh.info/
Municipal Office Hours	Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am - 2 pm
County	Hillsborough
Tourism Region	Monadnock
Planning Commission	Southwest Region
Regional Development	Monadnock Business Ventures
Election Districts
US Congress	District 2
Executive Council	District 5
State Senate	District 11
State Representative	District 45

Incorporated: 1768

Origin: Like Sharon, this town was originally known as Peterborough Slip when first granted in 1750. Temple was incorporated in 1768 in honor of John Temple, lieutenant governor under John Wentworth. Temple was son-in-law to James Bowdoin, for whom Bowdoin College is named. Temple was home to the Temple Glass Works, founded in 1780. The short life of the business makes Temple glass rare and sought after today.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 747 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Temple's population grew nearly four times larger over the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a nine percent increase between both 1950-1960 and 1990-2000 to a 73 percent increase between 1980-1990. Over fifty years, Temple's population grew by a total of 967 residents, increasing from 330 in 1950 to 1,297 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Temple was 1,435 residents, which ranked 161st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 60.7 persons per square mile of land area. Temple contains 22.3 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names:

Type of Government	Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget	$1,032,172
Zoning Ordinance	1974/03
Master Plan	2000
Capitol Improvement Plan	No
Industrial Plans Reviewed By	Planning Board

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

Public Library

Mansfield Public

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: 8 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; Wilton
Cellular Telephone Access	Yes
Cable Television Access	Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business	unknown
Residential	unknown

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)	$33.59
2003 Equalization Ratio	56.8
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)	$19.20

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings	95.9%
Commercial Land and Buildings	1.5%
Other Property including Utilities	2.6%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units	493

2002 Single-Family Units	437
Building Permits Issued	14
2002 Multi-Family Units	32
Building Permits Issued	0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units	24

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population	Community	County
2003	1,435	394,663
2000	1,297	380,841
1990	1,194	336,073
1980	692	276,608
1970	441	223,941

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male	657	Female	640

Population by Age Group
Under age 5	80
Age 5 to 19	340
Age 20 to 34	187
Age 35 to 54	474
Age 55 to 64	107
Age 65 and over	109
Median Age	37 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher	32.9%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income	$21,897
Median 4-person family income	$64,297
Median household income	$56,500

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male	$36,563
Female	$29,545

Families below the poverty level

2.8%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average	1993	2003
Civilian Labor Force	630	728
Employed	605	693
Unemployed	25	35
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	4.8%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES	1993	2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment	17	17
Average Weekly Wage	$509	$619

Service Providing Industries
Average Employment	43	75
Average Weekly Wage	$536	$681

Total Private Industry
Average Employment	61	92
Average Weekly Wage	$528	$670

Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment	21	14
Average Weekly Wage	$350	$521

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment	81	106
Average Weekly Wage	$483	$650
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	80

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:

Total Facilities: 2

Total Capacity: 46

Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua; Manchester

Nearest Colleges or Universities: Keene State; Franklin Pierce; Daniel Webster; Rivier

LARGEST EMPLOYERS	PRODUCT/SERVICE	EMPLOYEES	ESTABLISHED
Timberdoodle	Shooting club	4	1972
Wheelands	Auto repair	4	1990
Pony Farm	Horse farm	4	1982
Parker Tool Company	General machining	4	1983
American Logistics	Trucking	4	1997

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access	Federal Routes
	State Routes	45, 101
Nearest Interstate, Exit		I-293, Exit 4
	Distance	32 miles
Railroad	No
Public Transportation	No
Nearest Airport		Jaffrey
Runway			2,982 feet
Lighted?	Yes	Navigational Aids?	Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport			Manchester
Distance			32 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH	34 miles
Portland, ME	128 miles
Boston, MA	68 miles
New York City, NY	245 miles
Montreal, Quebec	270 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK	(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van	72.0%
Carpooled, car/truck/van	13.1%
Public transportation	0.0%
Walked	2.6%
Other Means	0.0%
Worked at home	12.3%
Mean Travel Time to Work	29.4 minutes

Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence	25%
Commuting to another NH community	66%
Commuting out-of-state	9%

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
	Municipal Parks
	YMCA/YWCA
	Boys Club/Girls Club
	Golf Courses
	Swimming: Indoor Facility
	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
	Youth Sports: Soccer
	Youth Sports: Football
	Youth Sports: Basketball
	Youth Sports: Hockey
	Campgrounds
	Fishing/Hunting
	Boating/Marinas
	Snowmobile Trails
	Bicycle Trails
	Cross Country Skiing
	Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area

	Nearest Ski Area(s): Crotched Mountain

	Other:

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/09/04

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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