Where is Epping, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Epping Located? - Epping is a city located in the Rockingham County of New Hampshire, United States. Epping lies between 47.3073228 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2284532 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Epping, New Hampshire

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Where is Epping Located?

Epping is a city located in the Rockingham County of New Hampshire, United States. Epping lies between 47.3073228 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2284532 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Epping city is 2693 people and the city has a total area of 2.74 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Epping, New Hampshire Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
TownEpping
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheast
Latitude43.0337°N
Longitude71.0745°W
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Land Area26.19 sq mi
Water Area0.39 sq mi
Total Area26.58 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)7,412
Population DensityApproximately 283 per sq mi
ZIP Code03042
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-24420
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Epping, New Hampshire

  • Exeter, New Hampshire - East - 9 mi
  • Newmarket, New Hampshire - Northeast - 10 mi
  • Raymond, New Hampshire - West - 7 mi
  • Brentwood, New Hampshire - Southeast - 5 mi
  • Fremont, New Hampshire - South - 6 mi
  • Candia, New Hampshire - West - 12 mi
  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire - East - 22 mi
  • Manchester, New Hampshire - Southwest - 24 mi
  • Dover, New Hampshire - Northeast - 24 mi
  • Concord, New Hampshire - Northwest - 33 mi

Epping, New Hampshire Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January35163.70
April58374.20
July82623.60
October63434.10
Annual604049.00
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Continental (Dfb)
Annual RainfallApproximately 49 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 200 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; very low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 56 inches annually

Driving Distances from Epping, New Hampshire

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BrentwoodNew Hampshire58 min
FremontNew Hampshire610 min
RaymondNew Hampshire710 min
ExeterNew Hampshire915 min
NewmarketNew Hampshire1018 min
CandiaNew Hampshire1218 min
PortsmouthNew Hampshire2230 min
ManchesterNew Hampshire2430 min
DoverNew Hampshire2435 min
ConcordNew Hampshire3340 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Epping, New Hampshire

TransportationDetails
Airport NamePortsmouth International Airport at Pease
IATA CodePSM
PortPort of Portsmouth (regional)
Major HighwaysNew Hampshire Route 101, New Hampshire Route 125, New Hampshire Route 27
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Exeter (Amtrak Downeaster)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCOAST regional transit (limited service nearby)
  • New Hampshire Route 101 is the primary east-west corridor connecting Epping with Manchester, Exeter, and the Seacoast region.
  • Routes 125 and 27 provide convenient access to neighboring Rockingham County communities.
  • The nearest Amtrak Downeaster station is located in Exeter, offering rail service to Boston and Portland.
  • Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, approximately 20 miles away, serves commercial, charter, and general aviation traffic.

Places to Visit in Epping, New Hampshire

Landmark NameType
New England DragwayMotorsports Venue
Pawtuckaway State ParkState Park
Brickyard SquareShopping Center
Governor's Rail TrailMulti-Use Trail
Rockingham Recreational Rail TrailRail Trail
Exeter Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
America's StonehengeArchaeological Site
Great Bay National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Fort Constitution Historic SiteHistoric Site
Strawbery Banke MuseumLiving History Museum

Colleges and Universities in Epping, New Hampshire

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Great Bay Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
University of New HampshirePublicUniversityResearch, engineering, and agriculture
Southern New Hampshire UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness and online education
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterPublicUniversityBusiness and liberal arts
Manchester Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Rivier UniversityPrivateUniversityNursing and education
Saint Anselm CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts education
Epping School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Epping, New Hampshire

Lamprey River, Piscassic River, Great Bay, Pawtuckaway Lake, Mendums Pond, North River, Exeter River, Squamscott River

Golf Courses in Epping, New Hampshire

Apple Hill Golf Course, Candia Woods Golf Links, Breakfast Hill Golf Club, The Oaks Golf Links, Portsmouth Country Club, Exeter Country Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Course, Pease Golf Course

Epping, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Epping was incorporated in 1741 after separating from Exeter and was named after Epping in Essex, England.
  • The Lamprey River powered numerous sawmills, gristmills, and textile mills that supported the town's economy throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • During the railroad era, Epping became an important transportation and agricultural trading center for southeastern New Hampshire.
  • The town has preserved several historic buildings and landmarks that reflect its colonial heritage and industrial development.
  • Modern commercial growth along New Hampshire Route 101 has transformed Epping into a regional shopping and service center while maintaining its small-town character.
  • Today, Epping is known for outdoor recreation, motorsports at New England Dragway, historic sites, and its convenient location between Manchester and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

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