Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

21

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

32

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

23

Hazard Shelters

24

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

4

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Grafton County, located in New Hampshire, has a population of 93,223 with a population density of 53.3 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with the majority being White (89.5%), followed by Asian (2.8%), Hispanic (1.7%), and Multiracial individuals (1.7%). The median age in Grafton County is 41.2 years, with a fairly even distribution between males and females. The county has a total of 35,986 households, with an average household size of 2.28 people. Families make up a significant portion of the population, accounting for 23.7% of households.

In comparison to other counties in New Hampshire, Grafton County stands out for its larger population size and higher population density. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 93.9%, but also has a more diverse population with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic individuals. Grafton County has a slightly higher median age than the state average of 42.7 years, and a slightly lower average household size compared to the state average of 2.44 people. The county also has a higher percentage of families and a lower percentage of vacant housing units compared to the state average. Additionally, Grafton County has a larger number of farms compared to other counties in the state, with higher average farm sizes and sales.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
6 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
971 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
79% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Nate

2017-10-11

Hailstorm

2017-05-18

Hailstorm

2016-07-18

Hailstorm

2015-07-19

Hailstorm

2015-07-19

Hailstorm

2013-06-02

Hurricane Irene

2011-08-30

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Hailstorm

2011-05-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Hailstorm

2010-07-21

Tornado

2009-07-16

Hailstorm

2009-07-16

Tornado

2009-05-09

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-08

Hailstorm

2008-08-07

Hailstorm

2008-08-07

Hailstorm

2007-08-30

Hailstorm

2007-08-30

Hailstorm

2007-07-09

Hailstorm

2007-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-04-15

Hailstorm

2006-07-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-10-08

Hailstorm

2002-07-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-06-12

Hailstorm

2001-07-10

Hailstorm

2001-07-10

Hailstorm

2001-07-10

Hailstorm

1998-08-24

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1998-06-24

Flooding

Snowmelt

1998-03-31

Hailstorm

1997-08-22

Hailstorm

1994-06-27

Flooding

Ice Jam/Break-Up

1992-03-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-07

Flooding

Extra-Tropical Cyclone

1989-05-24

Hailstorm

1987-07-30

Hailstorm

1987-07-30

Hailstorm

1987-06-08

Hailstorm

1987-06-08

Hailstorm

1987-05-29

Hailstorm

1986-06-01

Hailstorm

1986-05-19

Hailstorm

1980-07-11

Hurricane David

1979-09-08

Tornado

1972-08-09

Hailstorm

1957-07-14