Epsom was one of seven towns chartered by Massachusetts authorities in 1727 long before New Hampshire became an independent province, when John Wentworth was Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. The name most likely came from Epsom, England, home of the Earl of Derby, who had established horse racing stables there at about the same time the town was chartered. Epsom Downs became famous for its Derby horse race. England's Epsom was also known for the curative value of its mineral springs, the source of Epsom salts.

MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government Selectmen Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2007 $2,342,800 Budget: School Appropriations, 2007 $7,359,125 Zoning Ordinance 1965/07 Master Plan 2002 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board Boards and Commissions Elected: Selectmen; Planning; Budget Appointed: Zoning; Conservation; Library Public Library Epsom Public EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9 Emergency Medical Service Municipal Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds Concord Hospital, Concord 13 miles 295             UTILITIES Electric Supplier NH Electric Coop; Concord Elec; PSNH Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier Epsom Village District Sanitation Private septic Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No Solid Waste Disposal   Curbside Trash Pickup None Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Recycling Mandatory Telephone Company Verizon; Chichester Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes Public Access Television Station Yes High Speed Internet Service:   Business Yes Residential Yes PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)  2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $14.91 2006 Equalization Ratio 100 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $14.91 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type Residential Land and Buildings 87.2% Commercial Land and Buildings 11.1% Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 1.8% HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning)  2006 Total Housing Units 1,901     2006 Single-Family Units 1,304 Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 25 2006 Multi-Family Units 212 Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 12 2006 Manufactured Housing Units 385

DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau)  Total Population Community County 2006 4,536 148,085 2000 4,051 136,716 1990 3,547 120,618 1980 2,743 98,302 1970 1,469 80,925 Census 2000 Demographics Population by Gender Male 1,928 Female 2,093 Population by Age Group Under age 5 241 Age 5 to 19 819 Age 20 to 34 651 Age 35 to 54 1,341 Age 55 to 64 405 Age 65 and over 564 Median Age 38.9 years Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 88.2% Bachelor's degree or higher 22.4% ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau)  Per capita income $22,026 Median 4-person family income $56,875 Median household income $50,685 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $40,995 Female $27,106 Families below the poverty level 1.9% LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI)  Annual Average 1996 2006 Civilian Labor Force 2,080 2,458 Employed 2,006 2,379 Unemployed 74 79 Unemployment Rate 3.6% 3.2% EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI)  Annual Average Covered Employment 1996 2006 Goods Producing Industries     Average Employment 145 175 Average Weekly Wage $530 $904       Service Providing Industries     Average Employment 608 688 Average Weekly Wage $334 $479       Total Private Industry     Average Employment 752 863 Average Weekly Wage $372 $565       Government (Federal, State, and Local)     Average Employment 99 117 Average Weekly Wage $428 $561       Total, Private plus Government     Average Employment 852 980 Average Weekly Wage $378 $565 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

TRANSPORTATION  (Distance estimated from city / town hall) Road Access US Routes 4, 202   State Routes 9, 28, 107 Nearest Interstate, Exit I-393, Exit 3; I-93, Exit 15          Distance 7 miles; 11 miles Railroad No Public Transportation No   Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation Concord Municipal Runway 6,005 ft. asphalt Lighted? Yes  Navigational Aids? Yes Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service Manchester-Boston Regional Distance 25 miles Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 8 Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 20 miles Portland, ME 85 miles Boston, MA 71 miles New York City, NY 274 miles Montreal, Quebec 258 miles COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over   Drove alone, car/truck/van 83.2% Carpooled, car/truck/van 11.5% Public transportation 0.4% Walked 2.4% Other Means 0.3% Worked at home 2.2% Mean Travel Time to Work 27 minutes     Percent of Working Residents:   Working in community of residence 14% Commuting to another NH community 83% Commuting out-of-state 3%

RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS X Municipal Parks   YMCA/YWCA   Boys Club/Girls Club   Golf Courses   Swimming: Indoor Facility   Swimming: Outdoor Facility   Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity   Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility   Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility   Bowling Facilities   Museums   Cinemas   Performing Arts Facilities   Tourists Attractions X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) X Youth Sports: Baseball X Youth Sports: Soccer   Youth Sports: Football X Youth Sports: Basketball   Youth Sports: Hockey X Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas X Snowmobile Trails X Bicycle Trails   Cross Country Skiing   Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area   Overnight or Day Camps       Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak, Gunstock       Other: Popple Island Wildlife Sanctuary