What are the schools like in Colebrook, NH?

Colebrook is served primarily by Colebrook School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Colebrook?

The median household income in Colebrook, NH is $42,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Colebrook, NH?

Colebrook has an average high temperature of 24.3°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 81.4 inches.

Colebrook, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Colebrook, NH affordable or expensive?

Colebrook's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colebrook is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,600 and the median rent is $698 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Colebrook, NH?

Colebrook has a violent crime rate of 94.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 378.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colebrook, NH a Good Place to Live?

Colebrook is a small town of 1,100 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $42,500 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Colebrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colebrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Colebrook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.2

Colebrook's overall cost of living index is 94.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Colebrook costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Colebrook, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$698	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colebrook's violent crime rate is 94.7 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.7 /100k

Property Crime

378.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Colebrook is served primarily by Colebrook School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colebrook, NH	National Avg
School District	Colebrook School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colebrook sees average highs of 24.3°F in January and 77.0°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 81.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colebrook, NH
Average High — January	24.3°F
Average High — July	77.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	81.4"

Demographics

Metric	Colebrook, NH	National Avg
Population	1,100	—
Median Age	53.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Stewartstown, NH 7 mi Canaan, VT 8 mi Beecher Falls, VT 8 mi Groveton, NH 20 mi Island Pond, VT 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Colebrook

Colebrook, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03576

Colebrook vs Other Cities

Colebrook, NH vs West Stewartstown, NH Colebrook, NH vs Canaan, VT Colebrook, NH vs Beecher Falls, VT Colebrook, NH vs Groveton, NH Colebrook, NH vs Island Pond, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colebrook, NH affordable or expensive?

Colebrook's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Colebrook roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,600 and median rent is $698/month.

What is the crime rate in Colebrook, NH?

Colebrook's violent crime rate is 94.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colebrook?

Public schools in Colebrook are operated by Colebrook School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colebrook, NH a good place to live?

Colebrook, NH has a population of 1,100, a median household income of $42,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Colebrook?

Colebrook averages 24.3°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 81.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colebrook?

Colebrook, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03576.

What is the population of Colebrook?

The population of Colebrook, New Hampshire is 1,100 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colebrook?

Key numbers for living in Colebrook: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $119,600, median household income $42,500, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colebrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.