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Rockingham County, New Hampshire in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Rockingham County at 0.80 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 34% lower than the rate for New Hampshire (1.2). Households here have a median income of $118,331 and the unemployment rate was 2.9% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 319,082 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Rockingham County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 255 violent and 2,334 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 0.80 per 1,000 people, is 34% lower than the New Hampshire rate (1.2); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 7.3 per 1,000 (New Hampshire: 9.4; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 50% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 3 homicide deaths a year in the county (0.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Rockingham County | Per 1,000 | New Hampshire per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 255 | 0.80 | 1.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 99 | 0.31 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 128 | 0.40 | 0.65 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,334 | 7.3 | 9.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 119 | 0.37 | 0.61 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,071 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 144 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (37 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Rockingham County?
Median household income is $118,331, 19% higher than the statewide figure ($99,031). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $497,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,687. 3.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 6.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,544 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 319,082 | 1,394,868 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $118,331 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $497,500 | $402,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,687 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.2% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 40.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 78.4% | 72.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.0 | 43.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% | 92.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
8 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Rockingham County: Pease Air Force Base, Beede Waste Oil, Tinkham Garage, Coakley Landfill, Keefe Environmental Services (Kes), Mottolo Pig Farm, plus 2 more. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in Rockingham County. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Arlington Mills Res Wheeler Dam (54 ft) and Tower Hill Pond Dam (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
23 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 44,685 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Rockingham County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Winter Storm 1, Severe Storm 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 1 day in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 200 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 30 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Rockingham County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 18 highway work zones in Rockingham County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: NH 125, I-95 and SPAULDING TURNPIKE / LITTLE BAY BRIDGES. 4 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Rockingham County?
Federal school lists show 98 public and 25 private schools in the county. 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 55 fire or EMS stations and 38 police or sheriff stations. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Jenness Beach State Park, Kingston State Park, North Hampton State Park, Northwood Meadows State Park and Odiorne Point State Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Rockingham County
Gun shops
12 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Rockingham County (8 from the ATF licensee list, 4 from OpenStreetMap), plus 37 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Al's Dart Outlet (Windham), Byron's Sporting Goods LLC (Plaistow), Costa Arms (Kingston), Country Pond Fish & Game Club INC (Newton), Jrs Gunsmithing (Londonderry), Outpost Tactical Gear LLC (Derry), True North Firearms LLC (North Hampton) and Walmart #3535 (Epping).
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map in Rockingham County: New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (9 locations), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Derry), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Hampstead), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Raymond) and New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Seabrook). New Hampshire has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Rockingham County: Planned Parenthood of Northern New England-Derry Clinic (Derry) and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England-Exeter Clinic (Exeter).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County averaged 255 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.80 per 1,000 residents, 34% lower than the New Hampshire rate (1.2). The property-crime rate was 7.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Rockingham County?
$118,331 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,031 for New Hampshire and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockingham County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,544 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Rockingham County?
Rockingham County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Rockingham County?
8 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Rockingham County: Pease Air Force Base, Beede Waste Oil, Tinkham Garage, Coakley Landfill, Keefe Environmental Services (Kes), Mottolo Pig Farm, plus 2 more. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Rockingham County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 18 highway work zones in Rockingham County (0 active that day). Where crews are working: NH 125, I-95 and SPAULDING TURNPIKE / LITTLE BAY BRIDGES. 4 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Rockingham County?
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Rockingham County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County, MA | 813,054 | 2.5 | $101,883 |
| Hillsborough County | 426,378 | 1.6 | $103,545 |
| Merrimack County | 155,967 | 1.1 | $97,004 |
| Strafford County | 132,575 | 0.93 | $88,570 |
| York County, ME | 216,731 | 1.1 | $88,333 |
Cities in Rockingham County with their own page: Methuen.
More: New Hampshire statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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