Alstead town, New Hampshire
Alstead town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Alstead town is a geographic entity located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,928. The land area covers 38.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,928 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 721 | ±106 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 983 | ±112 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 721 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 262 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $271,600 | ±$36,795 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,526 | ±$11,370 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,368 | ±$6,113 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 138 | ±71 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 774 | ±162 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,925 (2024)
ID: 170015
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
PO BOX 60, ALSTEAD NH 03602-0060
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GUS Population: 78,078 (2024)
ID: 169994
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
12 COURT ST, RM 155, KEENE NH 03431-3414
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Alstead | PK-04 | Alstead, NH | |
| Regular School Alstead | 05-08 | Alstead, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Acworth, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chester, VT | |
| 9 Nearby | 10-17 | KEENE, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Keene Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 800 Park Ave, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573736
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SHEDD-PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 2 MAIN ST, ALSTEAD, NH, 03602 |
(603) 835-6661
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Antioch University-New England
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College | 11.0 mi away | 40 Avon St, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573122
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GILSUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 650 ROUTE 10, GILSUM, NH, 03448 |
(603) 357-0320
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Keene State College
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College | 11.5 mi away | 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1506 |
6033521909
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REED FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 8 VILLAGE ROAD, SURRY, NH, 03431 |
(603) 352-1761
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Landmark College
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College | 12.9 mi away | 19 River Rd South, Putney, VT, 05346 |
8023876700
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MARLOW TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 12 CHURCH STREET, MARLOW, NH, 03456 |
(603) 446-3466
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SIT Graduate Institute
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College | 19.0 mi away | 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0676 |
8022577751
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WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 48 MAIN STREET, WALPOLE, NH, 03608 |
(603) 756-9806
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WALPOLE 2S NEPP, NH US, located 7.4 miles from Alstead town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.5° | 21.7° | 3.17" | — |
| February | 33.2° | 13.5° | 23.4° | 2.98" | — |
| March | 42.4° | 21.3° | 31.9° | 3.59" | — |
| April | 55.5° | 33.4° | 44.5° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 66.9° | 43.8° | 55.4° | 3.44" | — |
| June | 75.3° | 53.3° | 64.3° | 5.07" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 79.3° | 56.4° | 67.9° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 72.1° | 48.7° | 60.4° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 59.6° | 37.5° | 48.6° | 4.56" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 28.4° | 37.5° | 3.63" | — |
| December | 36.1° | 19.3° | 27.7° | 3.82" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Westminster village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| North Westminster CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| North Walpole CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Bellows Falls village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Keene city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300500820. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.