Laconia, NH

Laconia, New Hampshire

Introduction to Laconia, New Hampshire

Laconia, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 36 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 83 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 16,411 residents in the city.

Laconia History

Laconia was originally inhabited by the Abenaki Indians. A fort was built at in Laconia in 1746. Europeans first arrived in 1761, when the town was known as Meredith Bridge. The first lumber and grist mills in the area were established in 1765. It became the county seat of Belknap County in 1840. A railroad first entered the town in 1849. It was incorporated as the Town of Laconia in 1855. The town was named after the Laconia Company, a development company that sold land during the colonial era.

Laconia and nearby Attractions

• Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society Museum
• Ahern State Park
• Endicott Rock Historic Site
• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
• Ellacoya State Park
• Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

Things To Do In Laconia

While in Laconia, visitors can spend their leisure at the Endicott Park Beach. The Endicott Rock Park, Leavitt Park, Opechee Park, Bond Park and Leavitt Park Playground are some of the local parks. Laconia Country Club provides excellent facilities for golfers. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society Museum, Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum, Wright Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society Museum. The city hosts the WinterFest every February.

Laconia Transportation

Pease International is the nearest major airport.

Laconia Higher Education

New Hampshire Community Tech College-Laconia/Berlin is the local institution of higher education. Plymouth State College and the University of New Hampshire also provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Laconia 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 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Laconia, NH

Comparing Laconia 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Laconia Almanac

Laconia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Laconia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Laconia 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, Laconia, 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

Laconia Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Laconia Hospitals

LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
80 HIGHLAND ST
(603) 524-3211
Emergency Service: Yes

Laconia High Schools (2004)

LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL
345 UNION AVE
603-524-3350
Serves 792 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Laconia Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

Lakes Region Community College

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!