Thomas Doughty - View from Stacey Hill, Stoddard, New Hampshire - 47.1184 - Museum of Fine Arts, 1830
Stoddard’s story
252 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1830.
- 1774Stoddard is settled
StoddardNH
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Photo: Andrew Sawyer · CC BY 2.5
Population
1,468
2025 Census estimate · +6.2% since 2020
Typical home
$435K
+6.5% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
53.0
years
Jobs based here
86
A commuter town
Is Stoddard a good place to live?
Stoddard’s best subject grades are an A− for health and civic life and an A for the outdoors; its weakest is a C− for walkability. On cost of living, just 13 of New Hampshire’s 187 towns do better. 65% of the land in Stoddard is conserved, above both the New Hampshire town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Andorra Forest, 10,441 acres with 34.5 miles of trail. Stoddard has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Stoddard stand out
Where Stoddard beats most towns.
Small town
1,468 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
NelsonWindsorSullivanAntrimWashingtonStoddard
How Stoddard grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Hampshire), ordered by how far Stoddard is from typical.
HealthCheshire Medical Center 12.5 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$95K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAOpen →History3 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life4.1 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, 78° summer afternoons, 80″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here34% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stoddard: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stoddard, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers73% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpStoddard Transfer StationDrop-offTown 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 StoddardThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes03464, 0345703464 87% · 03457 13%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 Stoddard.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Stoddard
83 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves. At 1.6 miles per square mile, Stoddard’s trail density is above both New Hampshire’s towns (1.2) and U.S. towns (0.4).
65.3%conserved
65.3%
conserved · 22,027 of 33,743 acres
83 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Andorra Forest | 34.5 mi | 10,441 |
| 2. Pierce Wildlife & Forest Reservation | 7.8 mi | 3,370 |
| 3. Harris Center Conservation Land | 4.6 mi | 2,707 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB−
Stoddard’s public schools outperform 53% of New Hampshire districts
Its public schools are run by the Stoddard School District. Its one school is below.
53%of NH districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 46 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NH on state tests
HealthA−
Stoddard ranks healthier than 84% of the country’s towns
Stoddard beats the New Hampshire average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 28% of adults feel lonely in Stoddard.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Stoddard | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Stoddard | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 9.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.3% | 27.6% |
Cheshire Medical Center
12.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Stoddard’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Stoddard for work: only 4% work in town. The average trip to work in Stoddard is 34 minutes. Since 2013, Stoddard has added 38 jobs, to 86 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Stoddard | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 16% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Stoddard4%
Keene28%
Peterborough4%
Swanzey4%
Lebanon3%
17 mi
median commute distance
86
jobs based in Stoddard
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 16% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than New Hampshire overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (40% statewide). Stoddard’s median age is 53 years. Stoddard has grown 6.2% since 2020, to 1,468 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
53median age · NH 43.3
| Stoddard | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 years | 44.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 39% | 29% |
StoddardNew HampshireUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school35%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across New Hampshire, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Stoddard | NH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.4% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.9% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.8% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 7.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.4% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Stoddard, a typical July afternoon runs cooler than in the typical New Hampshire or U.S. town
Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Stoddard. Stoddard has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
80″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–32°
Spring31–53°
Summer54–76°
Fall37–57°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
A typical Stoddard home is worth about $435K
The typical Stoddard home is worth about $435,000, up 6.5% in a year, 15% below the New Hampshire typical home. 93% of Stoddard households own their home.
$435KZillow home value
Typical home value
Stoddard$435K
New Hampshire$511K
+6.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Stoddard faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Stoddard since 2023.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2023
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Compared with most of New Hampshire and the rest of the country, property crime in Stoddard is lower
Of the 117 New Hampshire towns we compare, none has a lower property crime rate than Stoddard. Stoddard's reported crime rate is well below New Hampshire's. Among 117 New Hampshire towns, just 7 have a lower violent crime rate than Stoddard.
| Stoddard | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 14.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stoddard0
New Hampshire1.3
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stoddard0
New Hampshire10.5
U.S.20
0
violent crimes reported in 2022
0
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 102 attractions →Mount Monadnock and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stoddard. Close and well known come first.
15 mi MountainMount Monadnock
39 mi Ski areaOkemo Mountain119 runs · 2,165 ft vertical
18 mi Ski areaMount Sunapee77 runs · 1,469 ft vertical
34 mi Stadium & arenaSNHU Arena
32 mi National Historical ParkSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park28K visitors a year
20 mi MuseumFort at Number 4Sources: 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 · Okemo Mountain: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Sunapee: User:Josephbrophy, Public domain · SNHU Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort at Number 4: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stoddard
20pages on Stoddard
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 53% of NH districts · 1 schoolSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2022)HealthA−Better than NH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$435K typical home · up 6.5% in a yearWork & commuteB$95K median household income · 86 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 61% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Stoddard
Keene State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Keene13.3 mi$14,784 in-state tuitionAntioch University-New EnglandUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Keene13.5 mi
About 4 of every 100 Stoddard residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
A growing town
Stoddard has grown 18% since 2010
1,232 counted in 2010 and 1,374 in 2020; an estimated 1,468 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Famous people from Stoddard
3 notable people were born in Stoddard.
About Stoddard
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Stoddard is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,374 at the 2020 census, up from 1,232 at the 2010 census. Between 1842 and 1873, the town was home to four glass manufacturers. The glass produced by these works, now known as Stoddard glass, is noted for its deep amber colors and design. Stoddard glass products are highly prized by collectors.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1774
- Area
- 53 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,427 ft
- ZIP code
- 03464
- Area code
- 603
Questions about Stoddard
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stoddard, NH expensive?
That is 5.2 years of the area's median household income ($83,329 across the Keene, NH area). 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 Stoddard, NH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Almon Harris Thompson and George Stevens.