Updated April 2026 · 2 cities · 6 data sources
New Hampshire Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
New Hampshire has an average safety score of 52/100 across 1 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 52 | C | 530.5 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 52 | C | 530.5 |
School Quality
New Hampshire cities average a school score of 70/100 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
New Hampshire cities have an average hospital quality rating of 1.3/5 across 2 cities with a total of 3 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 2.5/5 | 2 |
| Colebrook | 0/5 | 1 |
City Spending
New Hampshire cities average $37,307 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 38/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 38/100 | $37,307 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $37,307 | 38/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, New Hampshire has 2 tracked cities with an average safety score of 52, school score of 70, and water safety score of 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Manchester is the safest city in New Hampshire with a safety score of 52/100 (Grade C).
Colebrook has the highest average school score in New Hampshire at 70/100 (Grade B).
Manchester has the highest fiscal health score in New Hampshire at 38/100 with per-capita spending of $37,307.
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.
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Source: Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, 2026.