The Town FilesSullivan County, New Hampshire
43,715 people. The median home is worth $268,700 (typical New Hampshire town: $357,650) and the median household earns $80,858.
Towns in Sullivan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | 12,949 | $204,600 | $59,096 | 42.6 |
| Newport | 6,299 | $225,900 | $80,341 | 46.9 |
| Charlestown | 4,806 | $228,000 | $47,338 | 41.6 |
| Newport | 4,735 | $211,200 | $78,174 | 47.8 |
| Grantham | 3,404 | $343,100 | $106,403 | 50.4 |
| Sunapee | 3,342 | $393,000 | $101,393 | 56.7 |
People and housing
| Sullivan County | Typical New Hampshire town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,700 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,211 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $80,858 | $94,107 |
| Median age | 47.0 | 46.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
13,867 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,062 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 528 storm events in Sullivan County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sullivan County has been included in 33 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 4, 2021 | Flood | DR-4624: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).