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Colebrook, NH
Census-designated place in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Population
1,268
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Colebrook and its ZIP codes
Colebrook at a glance
- Colebrook is about 3.1 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,833 a year, 53% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (61% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Colebrook, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colebrook, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,833
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (229), French Americans (79), German Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coos County. PPP loans are for Colebrook.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,154
11,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,657
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $9,445 per person
How people get to work
Colebrook, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colebrook, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
941
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 0°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colebrook, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Colebrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West StewartstownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Canaan, VTCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Beecher Falls, VTCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Island Pond, VTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| GrovetonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| LancasterCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| West Burke, VTVillage | 30 mi | 0.5 |
| BerlinCity | 30 mi | 61.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colebrook, NH in?
- Colebrook is in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Colebrook, NH?
- About 1,268 people live in Colebrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colebrook?
- Nearby places include West Stewartstown (6.7 mi), Canaan, VT (7.4 mi), Beecher Falls, VT (7.6 mi), Island Pond, VT (20 mi), Groveton (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023