ZIP Code 03862

North Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town is drained to the east by the Little River, which flows directly to the Atlantic Ocean, and to the northwest by the Winnicut River. The highest point in North Hampton is the summit of Pine Hill, at 160 feet (49 m) above sea level, on the town's western border. The nearest commercial airport is Portsmouth International Airport; the two closest major airports are Logan Airport in Boston and Portland International Jetport in Maine. North Hampton was first settled in 1639, the town was a part of Hampton known as "North Hill" or "North Parish". Residents began petitioning for separation from Hampton as early as 1719, but township was not granted until 1742 by colonial governor Benning Wentworth, following separation of New Hampshire from Massachusetts. Little Boar's Head, a seaside promontory, became a fashionable summer resort area in the 19th century, and contains elegant examples of late Victorian and Edwardian architecture. U.S. Route 1 and state routes 1A and 151 run northsouth through North Hampton, while 111 runs eastwest. Interstate 95 runs through the town without access to the town; Route 101 provides easier freeway access to North Hampton despite never entering the town. In 2000, there were 4,259 people, 1,671 households, and 1,234 families residing in the town, with a population of 4,538 as of the census of 2020.

History

First settled in 1639, the town was a part of Hampton known as "North Hill" or "North Parish" Residents began petitioning for separation from Hampton as early as 1719. Township was not granted until 1742 by colonial governor Benning Wentworth. Little Boar's Head, a seaside promontory, became a fashionable summer resort area in the 19th century. It contains elegant examples of late Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The town is located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, and was once part of the state of Massachusetts, until separation in 1742. It is located on the New Hampshire Turnpike, which was once known as the "Turnpike of the North" The town's name is derived from the turn-of-the-century name of the town's first post office, which opened in 1741. It has a population of about 2,000, making it one of the smallest towns in New Hampshire. It was the first town in the state to be named after a person, and the first in the United States to have its own post office. Its name was changed to "Little Boar’s Head" in the 18th century, when the town became a township. It became a popular summer destination in the late 19th and early 20th century and is still a popular tourist destination today. The town has been home to a number of historic buildings, including the White House and the National Gallery of Art, which were built in the 1880s and 1890.

Geography

The highest point in North Hampton is the summit of Pine Hill, at 160 feet (49 m) above sea level, on the town's western border. The town is drained to the east by the Little River, which flows directly to the Atlantic Ocean, and to the northwest by the Winnicut River. U.S. Route 1 and state routes 1A and 151 run northsouth through North Hampton, while 111 runs eastwest. The nearest commercial airport is Portsmouth International Airport; the two closest major airports are Logan Airport in Boston and Portland International Jetport in Maine. I-95 runs through the town without access to the town; Route 101 provides easier freeway access to North Hampton despite never entering the town. North Hampton has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37.3 km²), of which 13.9 squaremile (36.0 km²) are land and 0.50 square miles [1.3km²] are water, comprising 3.46% of the town, according to the United States Census Bureau. The closest city is Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which has a population of 2,788. The largest city in the state is Manchester, New Jersey, with a population in excess of 1,000. The state's largest city is Concord, New York, with an population of 4,816. The city's largest lake is the Merrimack River which flows to Great Bay, which in turn reaches the Atlantic by way of the Piscataqua River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,259 people, 1,671 households, and 1,234 families residing in the town. The population density was 306.3 people per square mile (118.2/km²). There were 1,782 housing units at an average density of 128.1 per squaremile (49.5/ km²) The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.31% African American,0.05% Native American, 0.63% Asian,  0.21% from other races, and 0. 40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population. The town's population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4%. from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.3%. from 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household was $66,696, and $72,500 for a family. Males had a median income of $51,451 versus $31,512 for females. The per capita income for the town is $34,187. About 0.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1%. of those age 65 or over. were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of families and 3.3. of those over age 65.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire = 72.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 20. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in North Hampton = 3.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 4,538 individuals with a median age of 47.3 age the population grows by 6.37% in North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 327 residents per square mile of area (126.2/km²). There are average 2.49 people per household in the 1,820 households with an average household income of $83,247 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.00% of the available work force and has dropped -2.84% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 29.32%. The number of physicians in North Hampton per 100,000 population = 180.

Weather

The annual rainfall in North Hampton = 47.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 54.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 119. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 201. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 14.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 53, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire which are owned by the occupant = 81.34%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 35 years with median home cost = $273,340 and home appreciation of -14.71%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.47 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,144 per student. There are 12.3 students for each teacher in the school, 308 students for each Librarian and 227 students for each Counselor. 6.59% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 25.74% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 15.23% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).