Strafford County

Household income

$88,5702024

Home value

$362,8002024

Unemployment

2.6%2026

Violent crime

822023

Work from home

16.2%2024

Strafford County — Nov 5, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Procurement

Strafford County postpones VMware licensing procurement after no bids

The county postponed action on a planned VMware vSphere licensing purchase after staff reported no submitted bids and vendors expressed a need for electronic submission options; commissioners asked staff to research state contract and report back at the next meeting.

County says municipalities remain responsible for warming-center placements under state statute

Commissioners invite incoming members into non-public session on contract negotiations

Commissioners unanimously approve October minutes

Dover fire inspection prompts mock drill planning for long-term care facilities

Public Engagement

Strafford County schedules high-school tours of county complex, limits group size to keep visits meaningful

Finance

County to sign revenue participation note documents in administrative session

Finance Award

Commissioners approve awarding financing to M&T Bank after finance director recommends best offer

Nov 52026-11-05 Strafford County Commissioners MeetingAction on procurement postponed (tabled) pending staff follow-up.Oct 29Strafford County Commissioners MeetingApprove resolution Oct 232026-10-23 Strafford County Commissioners MeetingAuthorization to accept the VAWA grant approved unanimously.Oct 232026-10-08 Strafford County Commissioners MeetingNo binding decision; concept remains under study.

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What stands out in Strafford County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Strafford County with communities in New Hampshire or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Strafford County was more favorable than communities in New Hampshire on residents with access to places to exercise.

100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Commissioners approve resolution to observe Operation Greenlight for veterans Nov. 4–11

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