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Jackson New Hampshire Community Profile

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Jackson, NH
Community Contact Town of Jackson
Gino Funicella, Selectman
PO Box 268
Jackson, NH 03846

Telephone (603) 383-4223
Fax (603) 383-6980
E-mail not available
Web Site www.jacksonvillage.net/

Municipal Office Hours Monday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, closed Friday; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 3 pm - 7 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, closed Friday

County Carroll
Labor Market Area Conway NH-ME LMA, NH Portion
Tourism Region White Mountains
Planning Commission North Country Council
Regional Development Mount Washington Valley Economic Council

Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 1
State Senate
 District 1
State Representative
 Carroll County District 1
Incorporated: 1800
Origin: Once consisting of several large land grants given by Governor John Wentworth, the town was first named New Madbury, after the seacoast town. In 1800, the town was incorporated as Adams, in honor of President John Adams, who was then in office. The name Adams stuck until 1829, when General Andrew Jackson was inaugurated as President. Governor Benjamin Pierce, a staunch backer of President Jackson, was influential in changing the name of the town to Jackson. Jackson is the location of the Honeymoon Bridge, a scenic covered bridge built in 1876 that is popular with newlyweds for wedding photographs.
Villages and Place Names: Black Mountain Cabin, Ducks Head, Dundee, Jackson Falls, Panno Place

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 180 residents in 1800
Population Trends: Population change for Jackson totaled 496 over 50 years, from 344 in 1950 to 840 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 59 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, accounting for nearly half the total population change. The 2006 Census estimate for Jackson was 883 residents, which ranked 193rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2006: 13.2 persons per square mile of land area. Jackson contains 66.8 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 $1,507,153
Budget: School Appropriations, 2005-2006 $1,386,923
Zoning Ordinance 1971/06
Master Plan 2003
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
 Selectmen; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Cemetery
Appointed:
 Planning; Zoning; Conservation

Public Library Jackson Public

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds
Memorial Hospital, North Conway 7 miles 35

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier NH Electric Coop
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Jackson Water Precinct

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

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

PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) 
2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $8.70
2006 Equalization Ratio 77
2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $6.65

2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 89.9%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 9.5%
Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
 0.6%

HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning) 
2006 Total Housing Units 985
   
2006 Single-Family Units 801
Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
 5
2006 Multi-Family Units 181
Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
 0
2006 Manufactured Housing Units 3
   
DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau) 
Total Population Community County
2006 883 47,475
2000 840 43,918
1990 680 35,526
1980 642 27,929
1970 404 18,548

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 416
Female
 419

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 40
Age 5 to 19
 113
Age 20 to 34
 107
Age 35 to 54
 270
Age 55 to 64
 123
Age 65 and over
 182
Median Age
 45.6 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 53.1%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau) 
Per capita income $25,718
Median 4-person family income $59,327
Median household income $49,583

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $32,813
Female
 $26,667

Families below the poverty level 6.1%

LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI) 
Annual Average 1996 2006
Civilian Labor Force
 441 474
Employed
 424 461
Unemployed
 17 13
Unemployment Rate
 3.9% 2.7%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI) 
Annual Average Covered Employment 1996 2006
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
 34 14
Average Weekly Wage
 $305 $722
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
 627 499
Average Weekly Wage
 $236 $456
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
 660 513
Average Weekly Wage
 $240 $463
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
 31 38
Average Weekly Wage
 $343 $459
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
 691 551
Average Weekly Wage
 $244 $463
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES (NH Dept. of Education)
Schools students attend: Jackson operates grades K-6; grades 7-8 are tuitioned to Bartlett; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Conway District: SAU 9
Career Technology Center(s): Kennett High School, Conway Region: 06

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 1
Grade Levels
 K 1-6
Total Enrollment
 53
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: Total Facilities: 1 Total Capacity: 30
Nearest Community/Technical College: Berlin
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College-Conway
LARGEST BUSINESSES PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Dana Place Inn Inn, restaurant
Eagle Mountain House Inn, convention center
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Cross country skiing, tours
Nestlenook Farms Inn
Shannon Door Pub Restaurant, pub
Wentworth Inn Inn
Wildcat Inn & Tavern Inn, restaurant
TRANSPORTATION  (Distance estimated from city / town hall)
Road Access US Routes
  State Routes 16, 16A, 16B
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 35 or 23
         Distance 42 miles; 62 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No

Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
Gorham Airport
Runway
 2,800 ft. turf
Lighted?
 No  Navigational Aids? No
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service
Portland (ME) International Distance 70 miles
Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 7

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 101 miles
Portland, ME
 73 miles
Boston, MA
 145 miles
New York City, NY
 356 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 213 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 82.9%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 3.6%
Public transportation
 0.0%
Walked
 6.6%
Other Means
 2.3%
Worked at home
 4.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work 16.9 minutes
Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
 39%
Commuting to another NH community
 56%
Commuting out-of-state
 6%
    
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
X Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X 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
X 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
Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Overnight or Day Camps
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Wildcat, Mt Cranmore, Black Mtn
   
Other: Snow Shoeing
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/17/07

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