Somersworth

Somersworth, New Hampshire Overview

Somersworth scores 60.2/100 overall (A), ranking #14 of 20 cities in New Hampshire — below the state composite of 87.8. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 86/100, while Transportation lags at 42/100.

Income & Employment in Somersworth

Somersworth’s median income of $79,677 is 19% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Safety in Somersworth

Somersworth’s violent crime rate of 114.2 per 100,000 is well below both the New Hampshire rate of 110 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1827.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Somersworth

The median home value is $295,800. Median monthly rent is $1,410. Renters spend 21.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Somersworth

The adult obesity rate in Somersworth is 34.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.5%. Residents report an average of 18 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Hampshire ranks #1 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Somersworth

Somersworth has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $22,157 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 1,335 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Somersworth

The annual average temperature in Somersworth is 49.5°F. Summers average 67.1°F. Winters average 32.3°F. Precipitation is abundant at 58.7 inches per year.

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