ZIP Code 03106

Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,871 at the 2020 census, up from 13,451 at the 2010 census. The town is located between Manchester, the state's largest city, and Concord. Robie's Country Store is a National Historic Landmark and a frequent stop for presidential candidates during the New Hampshire primary. The name may have come from a hook-shaped island in the Merrimacks or from early fishermen, who called the area "Hookline Falls" The highest point in Hooksett is Quimby Mountain, at 902 feet (275 m) above sea level, near the town's western border. Interstate 93 connects Hooksett to the White Mountains and Boston. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.2 km²), of which 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) are land and 1.1sq mi (2.8 km²] is water. Hooksett lies fully within the Merriamack River watershed. The first settlement in the area was Martins Ferry near theMerrimack River and what is today's Southern New Hampshire University. In 1794, the lottery-funded Hooksett Canal became part of the transportation facilities of the Amoskeag cotton mills in Manchester. In 1822, Hooksett was incorporated as "Chester Woods" and "Rowe's Corner" The first census, taken in 1830, reported 880 residents. The central village in town is defined as the Hooksett census-designated place.

History

Hooksett is the primary city name, but also Manchester are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Hooksett, New Hampshire. Hooksett was incorporated in 1822. The name may have come from a hook-shaped island in the Merrimack or from early fishermen, who called the area "Hookline Falls" There were several cross-river ferries located here, as well as lumber mills and a brick-making establishment powered by the falls. The first census, taken in 1830, reported 880 residents. In 1794, the lottery-funded Hooksett Canal became part of the transportation facilities of the Amoskeag cotton mills in Manchester. Today, Martin's Corner 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east bears the name of the Martin family who owned the ferry and the land around the area for decades. In 1822, Hooksett was first known as "Chester Woods" and "Rowe's Corner", the community was called "hooksett" for nearly fifty years before being incorporated. Today the town is home to Southern New Hampshire University and Hooksett High School. The town is also home to the University of New Hampshire, which was founded in 1858. The school is one of the oldest in the state and is located on the edge of the historic town of Houlton, New Hampshire. It has a campus that was once the site of the town's first public school, which opened in 1859. It is now the home of the New Hampshire Museum of Natural History and Science, which is also located in the town of Hooksett. The city's name is derived from the Hooksett River, which runs through the town.

Geography

Hooksett is situated on the Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire. Interstate 93 connects Hooksett to the White Mountains and Boston. The highest point in Hooksett is Quimby Mountain, at 902 feet (275 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.2 km²) of which 36.1 sq mi are land and 1.1sq mi (2.8km²) is water. Hooksett lies fully within the Merriack River watershed and is part of the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border. The town is located on New Hampshire's Turnpike, which runs through the center of the state. It is also on the New England Highway, which leads to Boston and the Boston area. It has a population of 2.88 million, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. The nearest city is Manchester, New Hampshire, which is about 30 miles (50 km) to the east. The closest town to Hooksett, Candia, is about 20 miles (32 km) away. The largest city in the town is Manchester. The population of Candia is 1,816 (or 2.2 million people) and the town's largest city, Manchester, has a 2010 population of 1,788 (or 3.1 million people). The town has an area of 36.4 square miles, or 96.2 kilometers.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 13,451 people, 4,926 households, and 3,533 families residing in the town. The population density was 369 people per square mile (142.4/km²). There were 5,184 housing units at an average density of 54.9 units/ km² (142-4 units/sq mi) The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.0%. 2.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. For the period 2009 through 2013, the estimated median annual income for a household in theTown was $81,792. For data on the South Hooksett CDP in the southern part of the Town, see South Hook Settings, New Hampshire. The per capita income for the Town of Hooksett was $34,355. The town is located on the New Hampshire Turnpike, which runs through the town's southern tip. It is the only town in the state to have a post office, which was established in 1859. It was the first post office in New Hampshire, and the first in the U.S. to open in 1869. The post office closed in 1875, and was replaced by a new post office that opened in 1881. The current post office is located in Hooksett, which has been open since 1879. It has a population of 13,450, as of the 2010 census.

Transportation

Five New Hampshire state routes, two Interstate Highways, and one U.S. route cross Hooksett. NH 27 begins in Hooksett at NH 28/US 3 and follows Whitehall Road eastwards into Candia. NH 28 Bypass enters from the southeast and Auburn after crossing a small portion of Manchester. NH 3A crosses Hooksett from south to north closely paralleling the Merrimack River and I-93 and is known locally as West River Road. NH 293 enters the town briefly near the southern border with Manchester and terminates at I- 93. There are three interchanges that provide access to Hooksett: one with NH 28 in South Hooksett, one withNH 3A just after crossing the Merriam River, and another with Hackett Hill Road in the northern part of Hooksett which also provides access to NH 3 a. There is an additional freeway junction with I-293. The portion of Interstate 93 north of I- 293 is part of the F.E. Everett Turnpike. The freeway has no exits that provide direct access to hooksett. It connects Manchester to Suncook, and Bow to the south and east. It is also known as Hooksett Road, Daniel Webster Highway, and Allenstown Road. The town is home to the New Hampshire Museum of Natural History, which is located in the town's historic center. The museum is open to the public on the second floor of a building that dates back to the 18th century.

Education

Hooksett is part of School Administrative Unit 15, along with the neighboring towns of Auburn and Candia. SAU-15 has no high school; students from Hooksett attend high school in neighboring school districts. One four-year university, Southern New Hampshire University, lies partially within Hooksett and partially in neighboring Manchester. In October 2013 618 high school students lived in Hooksett, with 426 of them attending Manchester school district schools. Students may still chose to attend Manchester schools after 2014.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire = 72.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 40. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Hooksett = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 14,871 individuals with a median age of 41.2 age the population grows by 25.53% in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 412 residents per square mile of area (159.2/km²). There are average 2.44 people per household in the 1,859 households with an average household income of $65,993 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.80% of the available work force and has dropped -3.32% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 27.56%. The number of physicians in Hooksett per 100,000 population = 262.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Hooksett = 39.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 60.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 123. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 198. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 12 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 55, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire which are owned by the occupant = 72.51%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 24 years with median home cost = $200,870 and home appreciation of -9.25%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $24.31 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,317 per student. There are 14 students for each teacher in the school, 368 students for each Librarian and 402 students for each Counselor. 8.79% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 21.05% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 10.31% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).