Franklin, NH

Franklin, New Hampshire

Introduction to Franklin, New Hampshire

Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 32 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 80 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 8,405 people in the city.

Franklin History

Franklin was founded in 1764 as Pemigewasset Village. The city is located at the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesauke rivers. It adopted its current name in 1820 in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was incorporated as a town in 1828 and reincorporated as a city in 1895.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

• White Mountains National Forest
• Sargent Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
• Daniel Webster Birthplace
• Ahern State Park
• Mojalaki Golf Club

Things To Do In Franklin

Franklin offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The city is home to the Historic Birthplace of Daniel Webster, which provides a glimpse of the early years of his life as well as farm life during the 1700’s. Franklin’s upside down covered bridge, the Sulphite Bridge, is also a major tourist attraction.

Franklin Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Franklin Higher Education

Plymouth State College, New Hampshire College, Dartmouth College and the University of New Hampshire are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NH

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Franklin Almanac

Franklin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Franklin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Franklin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Franklin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Franklin Public Libraries

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Franklin Hospitals

FRANKLIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
15 AIKEN AVENUE
(603) 934-2060
Emergency Service: Yes

Franklin High Schools (2004)

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
115 CENTRAL ST
603-934-5441
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 462 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Franklin Colleges

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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