Town of Epping Stephen Fournier, Town Administrator 157 Main Street Epping, NH 03042
Telephone
679-5441
Fax
(603) 679-3002
E-mail
administrator@townofepping.com
Web Site
www.ci.epping.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 12 - 8 pm, Wednesday, 9 am - 6 pm, and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Seacoast
Planning Commission
Rockingham
Regional Development
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 21
State Representative
District 80
Incorporated: 1741
Origin: Granted in 1741, Epping was the last town chartered by Massachusetts Governor Jonathan Belcher prior to the establishment of New Hampshire as an independent province. It was at one time a part of Exeter, and was named for Epping Forest, a suburb of London.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,233 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Epping's population tripled over the last five decades, growing by a total of 3,680 residents between the 1950 Census count of 1,796 and the 2000 Census count of 5,476 residents. Decennial growth rates were below the statewide average over three of the last five decades, and ranged from a six percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 49 percent increase between 1980-1990. The 2003 Census estimate for Epping was 6,007 residents, which ranked 54th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 220.1 persons per square mile of land area. Epping contains 26.1 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Camp Hedding, Martin Crossing, North Epping, West Epping
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government
Selectmen/SB 2 Voting
2004 Annual Budget
$3,763,107
Zoning Ordinance
1968/00
Master Plan
1999
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Zoning Board; Library Trustees
Appointed:
Conservation Commission
Public Library
Harvey-Mitchell Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full & part-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Distance: 10 miles
Staffed Beds:88
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Epping Water Dept.
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
None
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$33.10
2003 Equalization Ratio
48.2
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$15.96
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
85.3%
Commercial Land and Buildings
12.3%
Other Property including Utilities
2.4%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
2,330
2002 Single-Family Units
1,566
Building Permits Issued
11
2002 Multi-Family Units
328
Building Permits Issued
2
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
436
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
6,007
290,102
2000
5,476
277,359
1990
5,162
245,845
1980
3,460
190,345
1970
2,356
138,951
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,699
Female
2,777
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
383
Age 5 to 19
1,219
Age 20 to 34
1,030
Age 35 to 54
1,921
Age 55 to 64
417
Age 65 and over
506
Median Age
35.8 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$21,109
Median 4-person family income
$54,722
Median household income
$50,739
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$40,273
Female
$25,440
Families below the poverty level
2.6%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
2,984
3,304
Employed
2,747
3,153
Unemployed
237
151
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
4.6%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
113
169
Average Weekly Wage
$381
$604
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
555
737
Average Weekly Wage
$257
$816
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
668
905
Average Weekly Wage
$278
$776
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
265
327
Average Weekly Wage
$431
$705
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
933
1,232
Average Weekly Wage
$322
$757
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Epping operates grades K-12
District: SAU 14
Career Technology Center(s):
Seacoast School of Technology
Region: 18
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
1
Grade Levels
K 1-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
487
227
431
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:8
Total Capacity:239
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Chester College of New England; McIntosh; University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Wal-Mart
Discount Store/supermarket
350
2004
Epping High School
Education
91
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
50
Epping Elementary School.
Education
87
Errco
Demolition recycling
47
Burger King
Fast food restaurant
25
Omni Technologies Corp.
Welding repair
21
PSNH
Electric utility district office
15
Abenaki Timber
Lumber, timber
30
Goodrich Brickyard
Bricks
12
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
27, 101, 125
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 2
Distance
15 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
26 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
21 miles
Portland, ME
74 miles
Boston, MA
60 miles
New York City, NY
268 miles
Montreal, Quebec
278 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
81.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
11.4%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
1.5%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
5.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27.7 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
16%
Commuting to another NH community
69%
Commuting out-of-state
15%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
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
X
Museums
Cinemas
X
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
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other: Two race tracks
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