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Stark

Coos CountyGreat North WoodsPopulation: 478

Overview

Stark is a small rural town in Coos County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
75.1°F
Winter Avg High
29.9°F
Annual Snowfall
86 in
Annual Rainfall
49.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
241
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
186 mi
~230 min drive
Manchester
136 mi
~172 min drive
Portsmouth
133 mi
~219 min drive
Concord
118 mi
~151 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$55,500
Per Capita Income
$27,048
Median Family Income
$78,750

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$171,000
Homeownership Rate
88.78%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
11.17%
In Labor Force
206

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.48%
Total with Degree
20

👥Demographics

Median Age
58.6 years
Avg Household Size
2.59 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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