Coos
6.4
High score (8-10)
Coos County isn't a realistic warm destination — the economics and demographics don't support it. Berlin and Gorham are economically depressed former mill towns with shrinking populations and minimal social infrastructure. If you're here, you're passing through for the wilderness, not social opportunity.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Coos County has genuine wilderness appeal — the Great North Woods, moose, and serious backcountry — but the social scene is essentially nonexistent. Berlin has a small downtown but the population is declining and the economy never recovered from the paper mill closures. An outsider is immediately obvious in a county where everyone knows everyone. The outdoor access is real; everything else is limited.
Lower score (below 6)
Coos County is the most economically hollowed-out county in New Hampshire — Berlin lost its paper mill economy decades ago and the population has been dropping ever since. The year-round population across the entire county is around 31,000, spread over the largest land area in the state. Social infrastructure is minimal, the climate is brutal (temperatures regularly hit -30°F), and tight-knit local networks mean an outsider gets noticed immediately and goes nowhere. There is no social opportunity here worth pursuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Coos, NewHampshire?
$77k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Coos, NewHampshire?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Coos, NewHampshire?
34% men have degree
What's the average male height in Coos, NewHampshire?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Coos, NewHampshire?
Local women avg 29.8