The Town FilesCheshire County, New Hampshire
77,297 people. The median home is worth $280,100 (typical New Hampshire town: $357,650) and the median household earns $83,329.
Towns in Cheshire County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene | 23,047 | $252,500 | $78,445 | 37.6 |
| Swanzey | 7,270 | $259,200 | $81,595 | 50.0 |
| Rindge | 6,476 | $415,400 | $102,679 | 35.0 |
| Jaffrey | 5,320 | $245,500 | $92,330 | 42.9 |
| Winchester | 4,150 | $242,900 | $67,723 | 42.6 |
| Hinsdale | 3,948 | $200,700 | $69,191 | 53.3 |
| Walpole | 3,633 | $319,800 | $82,617 | 46.5 |
| Chesterfield | 3,552 | $373,500 | $102,370 | 46.8 |
| Jaffrey | 3,058 | $217,700 | $99,667 | 36.9 |
People and housing
| Cheshire County | Typical New Hampshire town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,100 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,276 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $83,329 | $94,107 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 46.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
31,134 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,392 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 730 storm events in Cheshire County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cheshire County has been included in 33 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 4, 2021 | Flood | DR-4624: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 30, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4622: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2016 | Fire | FM-5123: Stoddard Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).