Tilton Northfield, New Hampshire
Tilton Northfield is a community of 3,101 people in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Tilton Northfield
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sulphite Railroad Bridge, Tilton Island Park Bridge, Hall Memorial Library and Tilton Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Tilton Northfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tilton Northfield
Tilton Northfield is a census-designated place (CDP) representing two adjacent villages in the towns of Tilton in Belknap County and Northfield in Merrimack County in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The CDP encompasses the town centers of both Tilton and Northfield, located on either side of the Winnipesaukee River. The population was 3,324 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Tilton Northfield, New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Sulphite Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic railroad bridge in Franklin, New Hampshire, United States
Tilton Island Park Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Footbridge in Tilton, United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Hall Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Library in Northfield, New Hampshire, United States
18 Park Street, Northfield
Tilton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Tilton, New Hampshire
Charles E. Tilton Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Franklin Falls Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
House by the Side of the Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Memorial Arch of Tilton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Arch on Elm Street in Northfield, New Hampshire, United States
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Sanbornton Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Sanbornton, New Hampshire
Black Swan Inn
Monument and historic site
354 West Main Street, Tilton
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes25
Casamigos
Restaurant · Mexican
276 Main Street, Tilton
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Tilton House of Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
298 Main Street, Tilton
13 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare4
Map of Tilton Northfield
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 9°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 10°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 26°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 17°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Franklin Falls Dam (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
Belknap County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-07-10: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Winter Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Franklin 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Belmont 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Laconia 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bristol 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Concord 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Meredith 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Contoocook 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Pittsfield 16 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Ashland 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Plymouth 21 mi north, about 34 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Memorial Arch of Tilton 1882, SayCheeeeeese, Public domain
- Tilton Downtown, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- NorthfieldNH HallMemorialLibrary 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sulphite Railroad Bridge, Former Boston & Maine Railroad (originally Tilton , Franklin (Merrimack County, New Hampshire), Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Tilton Mansion, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Tilton Island Park Bridge, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- House by Side of Road, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Sanbornton Square, Ken Gallager ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin NH 6, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tilton NH Town Hall, SayCheeeeeese, Public domain
- Downtown-Tilton-6, Noodlesthedoodle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Start of trail, Winnipesaukee River Trail, Northfield NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tilton School, New Hampton School, Rivalry, Powder Keg, 2015, Ice Sculptures, Alumni, Tiltonalum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge, Winnipesaukee River Trail, Northfield NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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