Henniker, New Hampshire
Henniker is a community of 2,993 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Henniker
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Henniker Bridge, Pats Peak, Henniker Town Hall and Bennett Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 11°F.
Weather in Henniker
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Henniker
Henniker is a census-designated place (CDP) and the main village in the town of Henniker, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 3,166 at the 2020 census, out of 6,185 in the entire town. The CDP is the home to New England College.
From the Wikipedia article Henniker (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
New Henniker Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Pats Peak
Ski area · 1.7 mi
Ski resort in New Hampshire, United States
Museums and landmarks2
Henniker Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Town hall of Henniker, New Hampshire
18 Depot Hill Road, Henniker
Bennett Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Human settlement in Henniker, New Hampshire, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Henniker
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 12°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 11°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 5.4 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 19°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hopkinton Lake (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Merrimack County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-03-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-11-01: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Contoocook 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Concord 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Goffstown 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Franklin 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Manchester 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Belmont 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- East Merrimack 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Keene 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Claremont 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Nashua 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Henniker Pharmacy, 2018, Henniker NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HennikerTownHall, Jokermage at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HennikerNH BennettFarmHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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