DeeringNH TownHall, 2012
Deering’s story
252 years in pictures
Census counts: 928 in 1790, a low of 287 in 1920, 1,904 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 4 maps from 1926 on.
- 1774Deering is settled
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Population
1,933
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$464K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
48.8
years
Jobs based here
305
A commuter town
Is Deering a good place to live?
Deering’s best subject grades are an A− for the outdoors and civic life; its weakest is a D for schools. Deering’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, above both New Hampshire’s towns (28 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Deering. 34% of the land in Deering is conserved, above both New Hampshire’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Hedgehog Mountain Forest, 1,081 acres with 4.5 miles of trail. Deering has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Deering stand out
Where Deering beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Deering for work
Where Deering’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
305jobs based in Deering
3%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Deering grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Hampshire), ordered by how far Deering is from typical.
SchoolsBehind 87% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduationDOpen →HealthMonadnock Community Hospital 13.7 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4 of 20; 0.8% of households have no car; 3.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Jobs & income$101K median household incomeC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →History3 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Deering: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deering, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterContoocook River Cooperative water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteIn personNew Hampshire has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail only in special circumstances (received 13 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown Clerk of DeeringThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code0324403244 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Deering.
OutdoorsA−
Deering has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
36 miles of trail in 17 parks and preserves. The trail density in Deering is 1.2 miles per square mile.
33.8%conserved
33.8%
conserved · 6,712 of 19,860 acres
36 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hedgehog Mountain Forest | 4.5 mi | 1,081 |
| 2. Vincent State Forest | 2.9 mi | 296 |
| 3. Wilkins-Campbell Forest | 1.2 mi | 267 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Deering has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Deering for work: only 3% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Deering. Since 2013, Deering has lost 73 jobs, to 305 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Deering | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 10% | 16% | 11% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Deering3%
Peterborough9%
Manchester7%
Concord7%
Nashua5%
21 mi
median commute distance
305
jobs based in Deering
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Deering is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Deering beats the New Hampshire average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 33% of Deering adults feel lonely. Only 8 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Deering.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Deering | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 33% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 32% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 25% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Deering | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 5.4% |
Monadnock Community Hospital
13.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Deering has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Deering has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Deering’s July high is 79°F.
68″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–33°
Spring33–55°
Summer55–77°
Fall38–58°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than New Hampshire overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (21% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 41% across New Hampshire.
48.8median age · NH 43.3
| Deering | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 years | 44.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 17% | 18% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 39% | 29% |
DeeringNew HampshireUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school34%
Some college20%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across New Hampshire, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Deering | NH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.1% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.3% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.4% | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.9% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.6% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.3% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Deering
Deering's reported crime rate is well below New Hampshire's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
| Deering | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 2.1 per 1,000 residents | 4.9 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 0.5 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Deering0.5
New Hampshire1.1
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Deering2.1
New Hampshire9.3
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
4
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Deering
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Deering.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 1987
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Deering are worth about $464K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Deering home is worth about $464,000, up 2.1% in a year, 9% below the New Hampshire typical home.
$464KZillow home value
| Deering | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 82% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,306 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Deering$464K
New Hampshire$511K
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 116 attractions →Mount Monadnock and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Deering. Close and well known come first.
20 mi MountainMount Monadnock
37 mi Ancient siteAmerica's Stonehenge
37 mi Theme parkCanobie Lake Park
21 mi Stadium & arenaSNHU Arena6 mi Ski areaPats Peak39 runs · 751 ft vertical
20 mi Ski areaMount Sunapee77 runs · 1,469 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · America's Stonehenge: User:Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Canobie Lake Park: Alex1961, CC BY-SA 2.0 · SNHU Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Mount Sunapee: User:Josephbrophy, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Deering
20pages on Deering
The big questions
SchoolsDBehind 87% of NH districtsSafety0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB+Better than NH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$464K typical home · up 2.1% in a yearWork & commuteC+$101K median household income · 305 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Deering
About 2 of every 100 Deering residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
Famous people from Deering
3 notable people were born in Deering.
About Deering
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Deering is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1774
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
- Area code
- 603
Deering’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Deering.
AntrimHillsboroughBenningtonFrancestownWeareDeering
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deering | — | — | B− | — | D | B+ |
| Antrim | #68 | B | C+ | B+ | B− | B+ |
| Hillsborough | #93 | C+ | C+ | B+ | D | B+ |
| Bennington | — | — | C+ | A | B− | B+ |
| Francestown | — | — | C | — | B− | B+ |
| Weare | #74 | B | C− | A | C− | A |
Deering, Bennington and Francestown have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Deering and Francestown report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Deering with a neighbor →
Questions about Deering
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Deering, NH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Deering, NH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including James W. Grimes and Jenna Rheault.