| Community Contact | Town of Sunapee Donna Nashawaty, Town Manager 23 Edgemont Road Sunapee, NH 03782 |
| Telephone | (603) 763-2212 |
| Fax | (603) 763-4925 |
| donna@town.sunapee.nh.us | |
| Web Site | www.town.sunapee.nh.us |
| Municipal Office Hours | Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday, 8 am - 1 pm, second and fourth Saturday, 9 am - 12 noon |
| County | Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area | Newport NH LMA |
| Tourism Region | Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission | Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee |
| Regional Development | Capital Regional Development Council |
| Election Districts | |
| US Congress | District 2 |
| Executive Council | District 1 |
| State Senate | District 8 |
| State Representative | Sullivan County Districts 2, 9 |
| Incorporated: 1781 |
| Origin: This territory was first settled by Oliver Corey and other soldiers from the French wars, and known as Corey's Town. Oliver Corey was a grantee on the 1768 charter naming the town Saville. Another grantee, John Wendell, became a principal landowner, and the town was renamed Wendell in 1781 upon petition of residents. The name Sunapee was substituted for Wendell by the Legislature in 1850. Town, lake, and mountain share the name Sunapee, which comes from the Algonquin Indian words suna, meaning goose, and apee, meaning lake. The Indians called the area Goose Lake because it was a favorite spot of wild geese. |
| Villages and Place Names: Burkehaven, Fernwood, Georges Mills, Granliden, Wendell |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 267 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Sunapee totaled 2,179 over 51 years, from 1,164 in 1960 to 3,343 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 67 percent between 1970 and 1980; the smallest, ten percent between 2000 and 2010. The 2011 Census estimate for Sunapee was 3,343 residents, which ranked 105th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 159.3 persons per square mile of land area. Sunapee contains 21.1 square miles of land area and 4.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES | |
|---|---|
| Type of Government | Selectmen/Town Manager |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 | $11,854,908 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2013 | $10,700,065 |
| Zoning Ordinance | 1987/10 |
| Master Plan | 2010 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan | Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By | Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Library; Trust Funds; Water & Sewer |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Budget |
| Public Library | Abbott |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Police Department | Full-time | |
| Fire Department | Volunteer | |
| Emergency Medical Service | Volunteer | |
| Nearest Hospital(s) | Distance | Staffed Beds |
| New London Hospital, New London | 8 miles | 25 |
| UTILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Electric Supplier | PSNH; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier | None |
| Water Supplier | Municipal |
| Sanitation | Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant | Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal | |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company | Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access | Yes |
| Cable Television Access | Limited |
| Public Access Television Station | No |
| High Speed Internet Service: | |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES | |
|---|---|
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) | $14.14 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio | 93.5 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) | $13.25 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type | |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 96.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 2.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.9% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,509 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached | 2,131 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: | |
| Two to Four Units in Structure | 203 |
| Five or More Units in Structure | 106 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units | 69 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | Community | County |
| 2011 | 3,343 | 43,462 |
| 2010 | 3,365 | 43,742 |
| 2000 | 3,069 | 40,560 |
| 1990 | 2,613 | 38,652 |
| 1980 | 2,312 | 36,063 |
| 1970 | 1,384 | 30,949 |
| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 | ||
| Population by Gender | ||
| Male: 1,682 | Female: 1,664 | |
| Population by Age Group | ||
| Under age 5 | 116 | |
| Age 5 to 19 | 490 | |
| Age 20 to 34 | 467 | |
| Age 35 to 54 | 971 | |
| Age 55 to 64 | 603 | |
| Age 65 and over | 699 | |
| Median Age | 49.5 years | |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over | ||
| High school graduate or higher | 97.4% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.9% | |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ | |
|---|---|
| Per capita income | $38,737 |
| Median family income | $78,973 |
| Median household income | $66,741 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers | |
| Male | $52,870 |
| Female | $42,784 |
| Families below the poverty level | 0.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual Average | 2001 | 2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force | 1,737 | 1,578 |
| Employed | 1,695 | 1,507 |
| Unemployed | 42 | 71 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual Average Covered Employment | 2001 | 2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries | ||
| Average Employment | 179 | 138 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $505 | $785 |
| Service Providing Industries | ||
| Average Employment | 254 | 242 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $474 | $409 |
| Total Private Industry | ||
| Average Employment | 433 | 380 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $487 | $545 |
| Government (Federal, State, and Local) | ||
| Average Employment | 231 | 209 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $421 | $716 |
| Total, Private plus Government | ||
| Average Employment | 663 | 589 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $464 | $606 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards | ||
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools students attend: | Sunapee operates grades K-12 | SAU 85 | ||
| Career Technology Center(s): | Sugar River Valley Technical Center, Newport or Claremont | Region: 10 | ||
| Educational Facilities | Elementary | Middle/Junior High | High School | Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Grade Levels | K 1-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 | P K 1-12 |
| Total Enrollment | 191 | 109 | 155 | 113 |
| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): | Total Facilities: 5 | Total Capacity: 76 | ||
| Nearest Community/Technical College: River Valley | ||||
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen | ||||
| LARGEST BUSINESSES | PRODUCT/SERVICE | EMPLOYEES | ESTABLISHED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-Precision, Inc. | Machining | 40 | 1961 |
| Town of Sunapee | Municipal services | 33 FT/25 PT | 1781 |
| Bonin Machine Shop | Machine tools | 2 | 1994 |
| Lake Sunapee Bank | Banking services | 4 | 1868 |
| Sugar River Bank | Banking services | 8 | 1895 |
| Sunapee School District | Education | 95 | |
| Smith Machine Shop | Machining | 15 | 1990 |
| All Terrain | Skin Products | 12 | 1996 |
| Borlind of Germany | Skin Products | 12 | 1970 |
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Access | US Routes | ||
| State Routes | 11, 103, 103B | ||
| Nearest Interstate, Exit | I-89, Exit 12A | ||
| Distance | Local access | ||
| Railroad | No | ||
| Public Transportation | No | ||
| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation | |||
| Parlin Field, Newport | |||
| Runway | 3,450 ft. asphalt | ||
| Lighted? | No | Navigational Aids? | No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service | |||
| Lebanon Municipal | Distance | 28 miles | |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport | 1 | ||
| Driving distance to selected cities: | |||
| Manchester, NH | 56 miles | ||
| Portland, ME | 141 miles | ||
| Boston, MA | 106 miles | ||
| New York City, NY | 266 miles | ||
| Montreal, Quebec | 212 miles | ||
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers 16 years and over | |||
| Drove alone, car/truck/van | 74.9% | ||
| Carpooled, car/truck/van | 7.1% | ||
| Public transportation | 0.0% | ||
| Walked | 4.0% | ||
| Other Means | 4.7% | ||
| Worked at home | 9.4% | ||
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 26.7 minutes | ||
| Percent of Working Residents: | (ACS 2007-2011) | ||
| Working in community of residence | 47.8% | ||
| Commuting to another NH community | 42.9% | ||
| Commuting out-of-state | 9.3% | ||
| RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| X | Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA | |
| Boys Club/Girls Club | |
| X | Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility | |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility | |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity | |
| X | Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility | |
| Bowling Facilities | |
| X | Museums |
| Cinemas | |
| Performing Arts Facilities | |
| X | Tourists Attractions |
| X | Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X | Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X | Youth Sports: Soccer |
| X | Youth Sports: Football |
| X | Youth Sports: Basketball |
| X | Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds | |
| X | Fishing/Hunting |
| X | Boating/Marinas |
| X | Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails | |
| X | Cross Country Skiing |
| X | Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps | |
| Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Sunapee | |
| Other: Lake Sunapee Cruises; Sunapee State Beach | |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 06/29/12
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