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Ossipee New Hampshire Community Profile
Ossipee, NH
Community Contact
Town of Ossipee
Harry C. Merrow, Chairman
PO Box 67, 55 Main Street
Center Ossipee, NH 03814

Telephone (603) 539-4181
Fax (603) 539-4183
E-mail tossipee@worldpath.net
Web Site http://ossipee.org

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
County Carroll
Labor Market Area Conway NH-ME LMA, NH Portion
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Lakes Region
Regional Development Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 1
State Senate
District 3
State Representative
Carroll County District 3
Incorporated: 1785

Origin: Originally known as Wigwam Village, and then New Garden, the town was named for the Ossipee Indians, one of the twelve Algonquin tribes. It was once the site of an Indian stockade fort, designed to protect the tribe from Mohawks in the west. In 1725, the Indian stockade was destroyed, and then rebuilt by Captain John Lovewell. The new fort was one of the largest in New England.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 339 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Ossipee's population grew above the statewide average rate over the last three decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from virtually no change between 1950-1960 to a fifty percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Ossipee's population increased by a total of 2,799 residents, going from 1,412 residents in 1950 to 4,211 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Ossipee was 4,523 residents, which ranked 77th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 63.8 persons per square mile of land area. Ossipee contains 70.9 square miles of land area and 4.4 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Center Ossipee, Chickville, Dorrs Corner, Granite, Long Sands, Moultonville, Ossipee Lake Shores, Ossipee Valley, Pollys Crossing, Roland Park, Water Village, West Ossipee

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 $3,245,285
Budget: School Appropriations, 2003 $4,106,780
Zoning Ordinance 1988/00
Master Plan 1983
Capitol Improvement Plan No
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Zoning Board
Appointed:
Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees

Public Library Ossipee Public

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro
Distance: 15 miles Staffed Beds: 49

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.; Wolfeboro
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Ossipee Water Department, Carroll County Complex

Sanitation Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Partial
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
Partial
Residential
Partial

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $15.12
2004 Equalization Ratio 84.7
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $12.74

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
84.8%
Commercial Land and Buildings
13.9%
Other Property including Utilities
1.3%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 2,933
   
2003 Single-Family Units 2,181
Building Permits Issued
41
2003 Multi-Family Units 207
Building Permits Issued
0
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 545
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 4,523 46,762
2000 4,232 43,918
1990 3,319 35,526
1980 2,465 27,929
1970 1,647 18,548

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,104
Female
2,107

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
201
Age 5 to 19
905
Age 20 to 34
556
Age 35 to 54
1,315
Age 55 to 64
486
Age 65 and over
748
Median Age
41.5 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $18,092
Median 4-person family income $38,790
Median household income $34,709

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$27,388
Female
$21,579

Families below the poverty level 7.7%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
1,576 2,152
Employed
1,463 2,061
Unemployed
113 91
Unemployment Rate
7.2% 4.2%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
175 263
Average Weekly Wage
$325 $778
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
873 1,143
Average Weekly Wage
$391 $525
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
1,048 1,406
Average Weekly Wage
$380 $572
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
359 492
Average Weekly Wage
$333 $534
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
1,406 1,898
Average Weekly Wage
$368 $562
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) District: SAU 49
Career Technology Center(s): Region 9 Vocational Technical Center, Wolfeboro Region: 09

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
P K 1-6
K-8
Total Enrollment
360
n/a

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 77
Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College-Conway

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Carroll County Government Government 200
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket 60-70
McDonald's Fast food restaurant 45 1995
Ossipee Aggregates Corporation Sand, gravel 30-35 1960
Tufpak, Inc. Plastic bags 25 1976
Valueland IGA Supermarket 21

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 16, 25, 28, 171
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 23
         Distance 35 miles
Railroad Boston & Maine
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Wolfeboro
Runway
    2,540 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Portland, ME
Distance
50 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
68 miles
Portland, ME
102 miles
Boston, MA
105 miles
New York City, NY
313 miles
Montreal, Quebec
248 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
8.7%
Public transportation
0.3%
Walked
2.7%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
5.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work 25.8 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
42%
Commuting to another NH community
51%
Commuting out-of-state
8%
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RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
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
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): King Pine
   
Other: Outdoor ice skating rink

Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/24/05

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Ossipee NH. See all Ossipee NH Real Estate
Town Type Price Body of Water Bedrooms Water Frontage
Ossipee NH Condo   $1,100,000 Luxury Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   3000
Ossipee NH Home   $899,000 Luxury Waterfront on OSSIPEE LAKE Beds: 4   100
Ossipee NH Home   $849,000 Luxury Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   419
Ossipee NH Home   $679,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 4   80
Ossipee NH Home  New or Updated! $649,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 4   
Ossipee NH Home   $599,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 5   600
Ossipee NH Home   $599,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 3   100
Ossipee NH Condo   $595,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 4   3100
Ossipee NH Home   $529,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 3   100
Ossipee NH Home   $479,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   231
Ossipee NH Home   $449,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 5   
Ossipee NH Home   $399,999 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 4   
Ossipee NH Home   $399,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 5   
Ossipee NH Home   $399,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 2   100
Ossipee NH Condo   $399,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 2   100
Ossipee NH Home   $374,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   75
Ossipee NH Home   $374,500 Waterfront on Leavitt Bay Beds: 8   220
Ossipee NH Home   $365,000 Waterfront on Duncan Lake Beds: 3   165
Ossipee NH Home   $350,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 3   800
Ossipee NH Home   $335,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 3   
Ossipee NH Home   $325,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 3   600
Ossipee NH Home   $325,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 5   0
Ossipee NH Home   $305,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 2   
Ossipee NH Home   $299,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Beds: 3   
Ossipee NH Home   $299,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   360
Ossipee NH Condo   $299,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   360
Ossipee NH Condo   $299,000 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 0   28
Ossipee NH Home   $289,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 3   
Ossipee NH Condo   $289,900 Waterfront on Ossipee Lake Beds: 2   
Ossipee NH Home   $275,000 Waterfront on Pine River Beds: 3   170
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