West Swanzey, New Hampshire
West Swanzey is a community of 1,188 people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Why visit West Swanzey
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge, Mount Caesar, Golden Rod Grange No. 114 and Slate Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 60 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Swanzey
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About West Swanzey
West Swanzey is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Swanzey within Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,281 at the 2020 census. It is the largest village in the town of Swanzey.
From the Wikipedia article West Swanzey, New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Museums and landmarks6
Golden Rod Grange No. 114
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in New Hampshire, United States of America
Slate Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Covered bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire, US
Carleton Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Coombs Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
West Swanzey Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
School · 5.2 mi
98 South Lincoln Street, Keene
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
School · 4.7 mi
310 Marlboro St., Keene
Monadnock Regional High School
School · 2.2 mi
580 Old Homestead Hwy., E. Swanzey
Monadnock Regional Middle School
School · 2.2 mi
580 Old Homestead Hwy., E. Swanzey
Map of West Swanzey
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 10°F | 3.1 in | 15.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 11°F | 2.8 in | 14.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.4 in | 11.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 3.9 in | 14.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Keene Hcn (5 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
Cheshire County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-10-04: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-04-21: Stoddard Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dillant-Hopkins Airport (EEN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Keene 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Marlborough 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Troy 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Hinsdale 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Northfield 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Jaffrey 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Orange 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Peterborough 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Winchendon 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Athol 20 mi south, about 32 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
- Baptist Church, West Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Christian Hill Rd bridge, Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail, West Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stratton Free Library, West Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Cemetery, West Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 04, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 03, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 01, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 02, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 06, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Hidden Treasures Flea Market 876 West Swanzey Road NH Route 10 Swanzey NH April 2025 05, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- SLATE COVERED BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden Rod Grange No 114, Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Covered Bridge, West Swanzey, NH, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Cresson Bridge, Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Carleton Bridge, East Swanzey NH, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- COOMBS COVERED BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cicindela marginipennis 2258009, Laura Gaudette, CC BY 4.0
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