Milan, Nh
Milan, NH
Community Contact
Milan Board of Selectmen
Erik Gagne, Chairman
PO Box 300
Milan, NH 03588
Telephone
(603) 449-2484
Fax
(603) 449-2142
E-mail
townofmilan@netzero.net
Web Site
www.townofmilan.com
Municipal Office Hours
Selectmen: Monday 8 am - 3 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday
through Thursday, 8 am - 3 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector:
Monday, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm, and 6 pm - 8 pm,
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:30 pm
County
Coos
Labor Market Area
Berlin NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region
Great North Woods
Planning Commission
North Country Council
Regional Development
Coos Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 1
State Senate
District 1
State Representative
Coos County District 4
Incorporated: 1824
Origin: This territory was first granted as Paulsbourg in 1771, named for a cousin of Governor John
Wentworth, Paul Wentworth. Among the early settlers were relatives and descendents of the Harris and
Twitchell families, who had established one of the first woolen mills in America at Harrisville. In 1824,
Governor Levi Woodbury, a close friend of Milan Harris who was interested in expanding wool culture and
manufacturing in New Hampshire, authorized naming the town in his honor. In the mid-1800s, a large vein
of gold was discovered in the hills, which was mined for several years.
Villages and Place Names: Copperville, West Milan
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 14 residents in 1810
Population Trends: Population change for Milan totaled 594 over 50 years, from 743 in 1950 to 1,337 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 42 percent increase between 1970 and 1980,
accounting for over half of the numeric population change. The 2007 Census estimate for Milan was 1,359
residents, which ranked 165th among New Hampshire's
incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density and Land Area (NH Office of
Energy & Planning): 21.4 persons per square mile of land
area. Milan contains 63.9 square miles of land area and
0.5 square miles of inland water area.
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2008. Community Response Received 08/06/08
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty
or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DEMOGRAPHICS
(US Census Bureau)
Type of Government
Selectmen
Total Population
Community
County
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2007
$704,880
2007
1,359
32,772
Budget: School Appropriations, 2005-2006
$1,269,479
2000
1,337
33,156
Zoning Ordinance
1973/07
1990
1,254
34,879
Master Plan
2001
1980
1,013
35,014
Capital Improvement Plan
Yes
1970
713
34,189
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Census 2000 Demographics
Boards and Commissions
Population by Gender
Elected:
Selectmen; Planning; Zoning
Male
682
Female
649
Appointed: Conservation; Library
Population by Age Group
Public Library
Milan Public
Under age 5
69
Age 5 to 19
293
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Age 20 to 34
176
Police Department
Contracted out
Age 35 to 54
495
Fire Department
Part-time
Age 55 to 64
134
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Age 65 and over
164
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Median Age
40.9 years
Nearest Hospital(s)
Distance Staffed Beds
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
Androscoggin Valley, Berlin
7 miles
25
High school graduate or higher
80.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
(US Census Bureau)
UTILITIES
Per capita income
$19,818
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Median 4-person family income
$47,361
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Median household income
$40,966
Water Supplier
Private wells
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Sanitation
Private septic
Male
$32,500
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Female
$20,670
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Private
Families below the poverty level
3.0%
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Private
LABOR FORCE
(NHES – ELMI)
Annual Average
1997
2007
Telephone Company
Fairpoint
Civilian labor force
736
807
Cellular Telephone Access
Limited
Employed
698
765
Cable Television Access
Yes
Unemployed
38
42
Public Access Television Station
No
Unemployment rate
5.2%
5.2%
High Speed Internet Service: Business
No
Residential
No
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
(NHES – ELMI)
Annual Average Covered Employment
1997
2007
PROPERTY TAXES
(NH Dept. of Revenue Administration)
Goods Producing Industries
2007 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value)
$17.41
Average Employment
n
n
2007 Equalization Ratio
85
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
2007 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value)
$14.95
Service Providing Industries
2007 Percent of Local Assessed Valuation by Property Type
Average Employment
n
n
Residential Land and Buildings
83.6%
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Commercial Land and Buildings
3.9%
Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
12.5%
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
181
157
HOUSING SUPPLY
(NH Office of Energy and Planning)
Average Weekly Wage
$455
$548
2007 Total Housing Units
819
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
2007 Single-Family Units
668
Average Employment
48
57
Residential Permits, Net Change of Units
7
Average Weekly Wage
$276
$373
2007 Multi-Family Units
35
Total, Private Industry plus Government
Residential Permits, Net Change of Units
0
Average Employment
229
214
2007 Manufactured Housing Units
116
Average Weekly Wage
$418
$501
n = indicates that data does not meet disclosure standards
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2008. Community Response Received 08/06/08
EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE
Schools students attend:
Milan operates grades K-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Berlin
District: SAU 20
Career Technology Center(s):
Berlin High School
Region: 02
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P K 1-6
Total Enrollment
113
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2008:
Total Facilities: 0
Total Capacity: 0
Nearest Community College: White Mountains
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College-Berlin
LARGEST BUSINESSES
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Milan Lumber
Saw mill lumber
48
Kel-log, Kelly Trucking
Logging, trucking, forestry
28
MacKinnon Logging & Trucking
Logging and forestry
17
Milan Excavating, Milan Container
Garbage hauling, excavating
7
Milan Variety
Convenience store, restaurant
6
TRANSPORTATION (distances estimated from city/town hall)
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
Road Access
US Routes
X
Municipal Parks
State Routes
16, 110, 110A, 110B
YMCA/YWCA
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exits 35 - 36
Boys Club/Girls Club
Distance
47 miles
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Railroad
No
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Public Transportation
No
Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility
Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Berlin Municipal
Runway
5,200 ft. asphalt
X
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Lighted?
Yes Navigation
Aids?
Yes
Bowling Facilities
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service
Museums
Portland (ME) International Jetport
Distance 107 miles
Cinemas
Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport
7
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourist Attractions
Driving distance to select cities:
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Manchester, NH
135 miles
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
Portland, Maine
106 miles
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Boston, Mass.
179 miles
Youth Sports: Football
New York City, NY
379 miles
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Montreal, Quebec
175 miles
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census Bureau)
X
Fishing/Hunting
Workers 16 years and over
X
Boating/Marinas
Drove alone, car/truck/van
88.3%
X
Snowmobile Trails
Carpooled, car/truck/van
5.6%
X
Bicycle Trails
Public transportation
0.4%
X
Cross Country Skiing
Walked
1.9%
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreation Area
Other means
1.3%
Overnight or Day Camps
Worked at home
2.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
23.4 minutes
Nearest Ski Area(s): Wildcat
Percent of Working Residents:
Other: Milan Hill State Park; Kayaking; Canoeing
Working in community of residence
15%
Commuting to another NH community
84%
Commuting out-of-state
1%
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2008. Community Response Received 08/06/08
