Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hooksett, New Hampshire

County Merrimack Labor Market Area Manchester NH Metro-NECTA Tourism Region Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Southern NH Regional Development Capital Regional Development Council Election Districts US Congress District 1 Executive Council District 4 State Senate District 16 State Representative Merrimack County District 9 Incorporated: 1822 Origin: First known as Chester Woods and Rowe's Corner, this town was called Hooksett for nearly fifty years before being incorporated. The name may have come from a hook-shaped island in the Merrimack or from early fishermen, who called the area Hookline Falls. It was also known as Isle au Hooksett and Isle au Hooksett Falls. Rocky ledges flank the Merrimack River as it passes through, and there were cross-river ferries located here, as well as lumber mills and a brick-making establishment powered by the falls. In 1794, the lottery-funded Hooksett Canal became part of the transportation facilities of the Amoskeag cotton mills in Manchester. Villages and Place Names: Martin, Martins Corner, Rowes Corner, South Hooksett, Martins Ferry Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 880 residents in 1830 Population Trends: Population change for Hooksett totaled 8,992 over 50 years, from 2,792 in 1950 to 11,784 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 50 percent increase between 1960 and 1970; the percent change was at least 30 percent in all but one other decade. The 2006 Census estimate for Hooksett was 13,439 residents, which ranked 19th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. Population Density, 2006: 371.3 persons per square mile of land area. Hooksett contains 36.2 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area. MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government Administrator & Council Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2007/08 $15,010,889 Budget: School Appropriations not available Zoning Ordinance 1957/06 Master Plan 2005 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Industrial Plans Reviewed By Engineering Consultant Boards and Commissions Elected: Town Council; Budget; Cemetery; Library; Moderator; Sewer; Checklist; Trust Funds Appointed: Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Building; Heritage; Parks & Rec; Police; Solid Waste Public Library Hooksett Public EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time Town Fire Insurance Rating 4/9 Emergency Medical Service Municipal & private Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds Elliot Hospital, Manchester 8 miles 296 Catholic Medical Center, Manchester 8 miles 330 UTILITIES Electric Supplier PSNH Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan Water Supplier Central Water; Hooksett Village Water Precinct Sanitation Municipal Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup Municipal Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Recycling Voluntary Telephone Company Verizon Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes Public Access Television Station No High Speed Internet Service: Business Limited Residential Limited PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $22.68 2006 Equalization Ratio 83.7 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $18.60 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type Residential Land and Buildings 73.8% Commercial Land and Buildings 23.0% Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 3.2% HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning) 2006 Total Housing Units 5,018 2006 Single-Family Units 3,181 Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 40 2006 Multi-Family Units 1,506 Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 8 2006 Manufactured Housing Units 331 DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau) Total Population Community County 2006 13,439 148,085 2000 11,784 136,716 1990 9,034 120,618 1980 7,303 98,302 1970 5,564 80,925 Census 2000 Demographics Population by Gender Male 5,858 Female 5,863 Population by Age Group Under age 5 764 Age 5 to 19 2,657 Age 20 to 34 2,372 Age 35 to 54 3,917 Age 55 to 64 949 Age 65 and over 1,062 Median Age 35.3 years Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 88.6% Bachelor's degree or higher 29.4% ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau) Per capita income $24,629 Median 4-person family income $68,673 Median household income $61,491 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $43,524 Female $31,341 Families below the poverty level 3.2% LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average 1996 2006 Civilian Labor Force 5,298 7,830 Employed 5,144 7,583 Unemployed 154 247 Unemployment Rate 2.9% 3.2% EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average Covered Employment 1996 2006 Goods Producing Industries Average Employment 1,851 1,890 Average Weekly Wage $681 $1,114 Service Providing Industries Average Employment 3,384 5,554 Average Weekly Wage $501 $712 Total Private Industry Average Employment 5,235 7,444 Average Weekly Wage $564 $814 Government (Federal, State, and Local) Average Employment 486 590 Average Weekly Wage $451 $661 Total, Private plus Government Average Employment 5,721 8,034 Average Weekly Wage $555 $803 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES (NH Dept. of Education) Schools students attend: Hooksett operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Manchester West or Manchester Central District: SAU 15 Career Technology Center(s): Manchester School of Technology Region: 15 Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial Number of Schools 2 1 2 Grade Levels P K 1-5 6-8 P K 1-10 Total Enrollment 984 537 18 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: Total Facilities: 17 Total Capacity: 838 Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord; Manchester Nearest Colleges or Universities: Southern NH University; Hesser; St. Anselm; UNH-Manchester LARGEST BUSINESSES PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED General Electric Co. Jet engine parts 800 1966 Southern NH University Education 700 1972 Granite State Marketplace Strip mall 443 1988 Oxford Health Health insurance 400 1995 Hooksett Plaza Retail 167 1974 Poultry Products Co, Inc Poultry parts 160 1978 Wal-Mart Department store 160 1991 Pro Con Inc. Construction 153 1980 Cummings Printing Printing 150 1993 Merchants Automotive Group Car rentals, sales 150 1962 TRANSPORTATION (Distance estimated from city / town hall) Road Access US Routes 3 State Routes 3A, 28, 28 Bypass Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exits 9 - 11 Distance Local access Railroad Guilford Transportation Public Transportation No Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation Manchester-Boston Regional Runway 9,250 ft. asphalt Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service Manchester-Boston Regional Distance 15 miles Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 8 Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 9 miles Portland, ME 101 miles Boston, MA 59 miles New York City, NY 263 miles Montreal, Quebec 252 miles COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over Drove alone, car/truck/van 82.0% Carpooled, car/truck/van 8.8% Public transportation 1.6% Walked 3.6% Other Means 0.4% Worked at home 3.6% Mean Travel Time to Work 25.7 minutes Percent of Working Residents: Working in community of residence 21% Commuting to another NH community 71% Commuting out-of-state 8% RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS X Municipal Parks YMCA/YWCA Boys Club/Girls Club X Golf Courses Swimming: Indoor Facility X Swimming: Outdoor Facility Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility X Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility Bowling Facilities Museums X Cinemas Performing Arts Facilities 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 X Youth Sports: Hockey X Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas Snowmobile Trails X Bicycle Trails Cross Country Skiing X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area Overnight or Day Camps Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre Other: Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/10/07 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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