City profile · New Hampshire · Census ACS 2023

Colebrook, NH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Colebrook - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,143
Residents
$43,125
Median income
$151,700
Median home
$1,287
Median rent (state)

Colebrook - the verdict

Colebrook ranks in the 11th percentile for household income and the 86th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
45th
percentile, median rent
86th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Colebrook, NH

1,143 people live in Colebrook, New Hampshire - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Colebrook households earn a median of $43,125 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.2%. Typical homes in Colebrook are valued around $151,700, and the median resident age is 53.9 years. About 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 49.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Colebrook reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 473.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 39.7°F with 41.3 inches of precipitation per year and 81.4 inches of snowfall.

New Hampshire carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 104.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,287 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $307 across New Hampshire, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 72.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

1,143 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Hampshire

Median Household Income

$43,125 /yr

Poverty 6.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

104.2 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Hampshire average

How does Colebrook compare to other US cities?

Colebrook measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 45% pricier than other cities
Safety 86% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just New Hampshire and the picture shifts: Colebrook ranks #8 of 53 New Hampshire cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Colebrook against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Hampshire only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Hampshire-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Colebrook near the bottom of New Hampshire's cities

Among the 100 New Hampshire cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Colebrook ranks #94 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Colebrook only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#89 of 92
3rd percentile in New Hampshire
Median Gross Rent
#94 of 100
0th percentile in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
#89 of 94
5th percentile in New Hampshire
Poverty Rate
#28 of 99
71st percentile in New Hampshire
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#77 of 100
23rd percentile in New Hampshire

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Hampshire only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

11thIncome percentile
86thSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 86th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Colebrook's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Colebrook's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Colebrook's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Colebrook's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$151,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Colebrook $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Colebrook, NH Colebrook, NH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Colebrook, NH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Colebrook, NH median $43,125/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Colebrook, NH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Colebrook, NH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,143
Median Income
$43,125
Median Home Value
$151,700
Median Age
53.9
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
473.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
94.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
378.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
39.7°F
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
81.4"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.0%
Carpool
16.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
2.2%
Other
5.2%

Based on 501 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Hampshire - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$105
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$307
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Hampshire state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Hampshire state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Colebrook sits in

Cost of Living Index
104.2
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,287/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
72.8 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Hampshire

Greenville
1,102 people
Bethlehem
1,097 people
Troy
1,086 people
Sanbornville
1,225 people
West Swanzey
1,227 people
Belmont
1,257 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Colebrook's 1,143 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Sturgeon, MO
1,143 people
Hydesville, CA
1,144 people
Dexter, NM
1,144 people
Maywood Park, OR
1,144 people
Fort Lawn, SC
1,144 people
Ashland Heights, SD
1,142 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Colebrook's $43,125 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pine Apple, AL
$43,125 median income
Pilot Station, AK
$43,125 median income
Hartman, AR
$43,125 median income
Tulelake, CA
$43,125 median income
Winchester, ID
$43,125 median income
Versailles, IL
$43,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Colebrook, NH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Colebrook, NH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 95.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.5% White 95.6% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.1% Two or more races 3.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Colebrook compares to nearby New Hampshire cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Colebrook (this city) 1,143 $43,125
Greenville 1,102 $58,095
Bethlehem 1,097 $65,556
Troy 1,086 $90,938
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NH FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Colebrook, NH?

What is the population of Colebrook, NH? +

1,143 people live in Colebrook, NH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Colebrook, NH? +

In Colebrook, the typical household earns $43,125 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Colebrook? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Colebrook; the closest available measure is the New Hampshire state average, a cost of living index of 104.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Hampshire vary by metro area.

Is Colebrook, NH safe? +

Colebrook has a total crime rate of 473.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Colebrook, NH? +

Colebrook's median home value sits at $151,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Colebrook? +

Colebrook has an average annual temperature of 39.7°F, 41.3 inches of precipitation, and 81.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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