Grantham is a diverse community with many assets, including a beautiful varied landscape and close proximity to the Lebanon/Hanover cultural, employment and service center. Many residents live at Eastman, a planned community providing four-season, recreational living. Eastman gives Grantham both one of the highest proportions of seasonal residents and the lowest full-value tax rate in the region. The strong sense of community found in Grantham is reflected in the high value placed on protection of the natural environment and in historic treasures.

• Average annual precipitation is 35 inches.
• Elevation: 955 feet.
• The town's zoning ordinance provides for medium density business and professional enterprises in areas with good access to transportation and services. The Business and Business/Light Industrial Districts allow offices, retail enterprises up to 15,000 square feet, services and certain health and recreation facilities. The Business/Light Industrial District provides for light industrial enterprises up to 15,000 square feet as well. Home businesses are allowed throughout the town.
• 1999 Local Property Tax (per $1000) was $17.95.
• The school budget for 2000/01 was $2,538,522.
• The town budget for 2000 was $1,463,490.
• United States Postal Service, 10 Willis Ave, Grantham, NH 03753 Phone: (603) 863-2280

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The population of Grantham in 1998 was 1,404.

Town Size: 26.9 Square Miles

Grantham is located on the western side of the state not far from the Connecticut River; approximately a 1 hour drive to Concord, NH and 3 hours to Boston, MA.

Grantham envisions retaining its rural-residential character well into the future. The population growth trend, the rate of business and commercial development, and the pace of enhancement of community facilities and services will remain moderate and consistent with Grantham’s traditional personality. Preservation of natural and historical assets will continue to be an important community.

The Unemployment Rate in 1999 was 2.3%, down from 3.6% in 1990.

• Electric Supplier: NH Electric Cooperative and PSNH
• Telephone Company - Verizon
• Cable television
• Cellular Telephone

The Medical Facilities in the area are:

• Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital - a 32-bed facility with 50-bed nursing home.
• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - a newly constructed 429-bed medical center, with medical school.
• Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center - a rather unique community hospital. Included is a ninety-nine bed total facility are 23 Acute Care Beds (including 8 Transitional Care), 10 Acute Rehabilitation Beds, 15 Skilled Nursing Beds (Level 1), and 51 Nursing Home Beds (Level II).