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Epsom, NH
Community Contact Town of Epsom
Board of Selectmen
PO Box 10
Epsom, NH 03234-0010
Telephone (603) 736-9002
Fax (603) 736-8539
E-mail epsomtown@metrocast.net
Web Site www.epsomnh.org
Municipal Office Hours Monday, 8 am - 1 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Tuesday, 10 am - 3 pm, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am - 3 pm, and the
second and last Saturday of the month, 8 am - 12 noon
County Merrimack
Labor Market Area Concord NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Central NH Regional
Regional Development Capitol Region Economic Development Council
Election Districts
US Congress District 2
Executive Council District 2
State Senate District 17
State Representative Merrimack County District 8
Incorporated: 1727
Origin: One of seven towns granted by the Governor of Massachusetts before New Hampshire became an independent province. Epsom was
named for Epsom, England, home of the Earl of Derby, whose horse racing 'derby' at Epsom Downs was famous. Epsom, England was also
known for its mineral springs, the source of Epsom salts. New Hampshire's Epsom includes the village of Gossville.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 799 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Epsom's population increased above the statewide average rate over each of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 12 percent increase between 1990-2000 to an 87 percent increase between 1970-1980. Overall, Epsom grew more than five times larger, going from 756 in 1950 to 4,021 residents in 2000, a total
increase of 3,265 residents. The 2004 Census estimate for Epsom was 4,4421 residents, which ranked 81st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. Population Density, 2004: 128.3 persons per square mile of land area. Epsom contains 34.5 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. Villages and Place Names: Epsom Circle, Gossville, New Rye, Short Falls, Epsom Four Corners
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 $2,272,292
Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 $6,642,297
Zoning Ordinance 1969/05
Master Plan 2002
Capital Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected: Selectmen; Planning; Budget
Appointed: Zoning; Conservation; Library Trustees
Public Library Epsom Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance: 12 miles Staffed Beds: 202
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier NH Electric; Concord Elec; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Epsom Village District
Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program No
Recycling Program Mandatory
Telephone Company Verizon;
Chichester
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes
Residential Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $31.14
2004 Equalization Ratio 50.1
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $15.53
2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings 83.6%
Commercial Land and Buildings 15.1%
Other Property including Utilities 1.3%
HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 1,771
2003 Single-Family Units 1,208
Building Permits Issued 31
2003 Multi-Family Units 200
Building Permits Issued 1
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 363
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 4,421 145,542
2000 4,051 136,716
1990 3,547 120,618
1980 2,743 98,302
1970 1,469 80,925
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male 1,928 Female 2,093
Population by Age Group
Under age 5 241
Age 5 to 19 819
Age 20 to 34 651
Age 35 to 54 1,341
Age 55 to 64 405
Age 65 and over 564
Median Age 38.9 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher 88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher 22.4%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $22,026
Median 4-person family income $56,875
Median household income $50,685
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male $40,995
Female $27,106
Families below the poverty level 1.9%
LABOR FORCE 1994 2004
Annual Average
Civilian labor force 1,944 2,424
Employed 1,875 2,343
Unemployed 69 81
Unemployment rate 3.5% 3.3%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment 146 190
Average Weekly Wage $502 $857
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment 610 686
Average Weekly Wage $328 $492
Total Private Industry
Average Employment 757 877
Average Weekly Wage $362 $571
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment 91 110
Average Weekly Wage $417 $533
Total, Private Industry plus Government
Average Employment 847 987
Average Weekly Wage $368 $567
EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE
Schools students attend: Epsom operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pembroke District: SAU 53
Career Technology Center(s): Concord High School; Pembroke Academy Region: 11
Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 1 2
Grade Levels K 1-8 K-8
Total Enrollment 494 n/a
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 148
Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH; Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Epsom Health Limited Partnership Nursing, retirement homes 110 1994
McDonald's Fast food restaurant 50
Wendy's Fast food restaurant 30 1995
Beaumac Co., Inc. Engineering, machining 21 1967
Newstress International, Inc. Precast concrete structures 15 1978
Dunkin' Donuts Donut shop 15 1990
M & M Ford Car dealership 14
Care Pharmacy of Epsom Pharmacy 12
Evans Express Mart Gas, convenience store 8
Bank of New Hampshire Banking 7
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes 4, 202
State Routes 9, 28, 107
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-393, Exit 3
Distance 7 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Concord
Runway 6,005 feet
Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance 23 miles
Driving distance to select cities:
Manchester, NH 20 miles
Portland, Maine 84 miles
Boston, Mass. 80 miles
New York City, NY 277 miles
Montreal, Quebec 263 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK (Census 2000)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van 83.2%
Carpooled, car/truck/van 11.5%
Public transportation 0.4%
Walked 2.4%
Other means 0.3%
Worked at home 2.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work 27 minutes
Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence 14%
Commuting to another NH community 83%
Commuting out-of-state 3%
COPYRIGHT 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/03/05
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