City safety & data profile

LaconiaNH

Laconia, NH is a 16K-resident city in Belknap County with a median household income of $73,218.

Belknap County, New Hampshire. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Laconia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Laconia has a population larger than 32% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $340,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 68%
By size
$73,218
Median income
$340,300
Median home
12.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Laconia

Laconia posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Laconia area.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Laconia

Where Laconia income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,218 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Laconia, NH beyond the headline numbers

Laconia sits inside Belknap County, New Hampshire, at roughly 43.53°N, -71.47°W. Population 16,227, $73,218 median household income. Median home value $340,300, median rent $1,224. Poverty rate 12.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Laconia's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.8%, then short sleep duration at 34.6%. 1 hospital in/around Laconia, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Laconia from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,227
Laconia
Median Income
$73,218
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$340,300
+49% vs avg
Median Age
45.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Belknap County) - Laconia's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
65K+7%
Median Income
$92,783+58%
Median Home Value
$374,900+70%
Poverty Rate
8.5%-14%
Unemployment
3.1%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Laconia, NH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Poverty Rate
12.6% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 90.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
Obesity
31.2%
Physical Inactivity
22.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.7%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Diabetes
10.8%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.8%
Annual Checkup 77.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CONCORD HOSPITAL- LACONIA
LACONIA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Laconia, NH? ▼
Laconia, NH has a population of 16,227 people, located in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the median household income in Laconia? ▼
The median household income in Laconia, NH is $73,218 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
What is the median home value in Laconia? ▼
The median home value in Laconia, NH is $340,300. Median rent is $1,224/month.
What are the top health concerns in Laconia? ▼
The top health indicators in Laconia include High Blood Pressure (35.8%), Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), Obesity (31.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Laconia? ▼
Laconia has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Laconia? ▼
The median age in Laconia, NH is 45.3 years. 27.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Laconia, NH is located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. With a population of 16K and a $73,218 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Laconia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

East Concord, NH 43K Concord, NH 44K Manchester, NH 110K Rochester, NH 30K Bedford, NH 21K Derry Village, NH 35K Somersworth, NH 12K Derry, NH 22K
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Using Laconia's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Laconia area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Laconia against New Hampshire peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Hampshire

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Belknap County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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