Rumney, N.H, 1909
Rumney’s story
259 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1909.
- 1767Rumney is settled
Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,479
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$358K
+6.9% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
269
A commuter town
Is Rumney a good place to live?
Rumney’s best subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A for health, and an A− for civic life; its weakest is a D for hazard risk. On safety, just 12 of New Hampshire’s 149 towns do better. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 78% of U.S. towns. Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just one has a lower July high than Rumney. 48% of the land in Rumney is conserved, above both the New Hampshire town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Cardigan Highlands - Green Acre Woodlands, at 317 acres. Rumney has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Rumney stand out
Where Rumney beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rumney0
New Hampshire1.2
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| Widest gap | Rumney | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 6% |
HealthA
Trails NH on 4 of 32 CDC measures, beats it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Library visits per resident
Rumney4.7
Typical U.S. town3.4
Typical NH town3.3
Civic lifeA−
41% more library visits per person
than the typical New Hampshire town
IMLS Public Libraries Survey.
Small town
1,479 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PlymouthEllsworthWentworthGrotonCamptonDorchesterRumney
How Rumney grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Hampshire), ordered by how far Rumney is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →HealthSpeare Memorial Hospital 6.6 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.3 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsB+Open →History2 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life4.7 library visits per resident; 6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 77° summer afternoons, 67″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rumney: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rumney, and how to reach them.
PowerNew Hampshire Elec Coop24.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHawthorne Village water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
SchoolsRumney School DistrictPemi-Baker Region School District2 districts serve Rumney; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 RumneyThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code0326603266 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 Rumney.
SafetyA+
Rumney reports less crime per resident than 98% of U.S. towns
The level of property crime for Rumney comes to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, against 4.4 in New Hampshire’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. Among 126 New Hampshire towns, just 5 have a lower violent offense rate than Rumney. No violent crime was reported locally.
98%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Rumney | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 4.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rumney0
New Hampshire1.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rumney3.3
New Hampshire8.3
U.S.15.5
98th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
Rumney’s public schools outperform 67% of New Hampshire districts
Public schools: the Rumney School District. Its one school is below. 84 students attend the town’s public school.
67%of NH districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 84 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Rumney
37 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Rumney’s concentration of trails is 0.9 miles per square mile.
47.6%conserved
47.6%
conserved · 12,903 of 27,099 acres
37 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quincy Bog Natural Area | 1.3 mi | 44 |
| 2. Cardigan Highlands - Green Acre Woodlands | 0.8 mi | 317 |
| 3. Quincy Pasture Forest | — | 101 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA
Residents of Rumney are healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Among adults in Rumney, 12% smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults locally: 31% sleep under 7 hours, 14% report frequent mental distress.
85%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Rumney | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 32% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Rumney | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.7% | 27.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 9.8% |
Speare Memorial Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Rumney has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Rumney after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2023. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in nearly four fifths of U.S. communities. 85% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Rumney’s workers commute out
The mean commuting time in Rumney is 33 minutes. For most workers, Rumney is a place to come home to: only 9% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs locally rose by 28, to 269. Rumney: 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
9%work in town
| Rumney | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Rumney9%
Plymouth18%
Concord5%
Lebanon5%
Lincoln3%
21 mi
median commute distance
269
jobs based in Rumney
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 22% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Rumney are worth about $358K, by Zillow’s estimate
Among 121 New Hampshire towns, just 10 have a lower going rate for rent than Rumney. Typical home values rose 6.9% in the year to September 2026.
$358KZillow home value
Typical home value
Rumney$358K
New Hampshire$511K
+6.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
67″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–30°
Spring29–51°
Summer52–75°
Fall35–55°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than New Hampshire overall
24% of residents are 65 or older in Rumney. Here, 42% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 41% in New Hampshire as a whole. The age of the median resident for Rumney comes to 44.5 years.
44.5median age · NH 43.3
| Rumney | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 39% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 18% | 22% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | 44.8 years | 40.5 years |
RumneyNew HampshireUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school31%
Some college14%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate25%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.7 points. Across New Hampshire, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Rumney | NH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.4% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15% | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 7.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.1% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.7% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.4% | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.4% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 24.5% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Nearby attractions
All 57 attractions →Mount Washington and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rumney. Close and well known come first.
Big draw38 mi MountainMount Washington
28 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
26 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
24 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
15 mi Ski areaWaterville Valley Resort84 runs · 1,990 ft vertical
35 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic RailroadSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waterville Valley Resort: MConradWard, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rumney
20pages on Rumney
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 67% of NH districts · 1 schoolSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$358K typical home · up 6.9% in a yearWork & commuteC$79K median household income · 269 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 79% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Rumney
About 5 of every 100 Rumney residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Hampshire.
Get outside
37 miles of trails in Rumney
47.6% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
2
Cardigan Highlands - Green Acre Woodlands0.8 mi of trails · 317 acres
3
Quincy Pasture Forest101 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Rumney
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Rumney is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,498 at the 2020 census. The town is located at the southern edge of the White Mountain National Forest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1767
- Area
- 43 sq mi
- Elevation
- 509 ft
- ZIP code
- 03266
- Area code
- 603
Questions about Rumney
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rumney, NH expensive?
That is 4.3 years of the area's median household income ($83,269 across the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Rumney, NH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Nathan Clifford and J. J. Donovan.