New Hampshire has 8 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 67/100.
The state shows above-average economic momentum, with strong signals across multiple growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Cheshire County (BTI 92), while Rockingham County (BTI 51) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cheshire County | 92 | +3.0% | +1.7% | +0.2% | +10.4% | 4.5x |
| 02 | Belknap County | 82 | +2.2% | +4.5% | +0.8% | +7.6% | 5.7x |
| 03 | Grafton County | 73 | +1.6% | +1.1% | -0.2% | +8.4% | 3.1x |
| 04 | Merrimack County | 69 | +1.5% | +3.1% | +0.6% | +7.7% | 4.3x |
| 05 | Strafford County | 60 | +1.1% | -2.2% | +0.3% | +8.7% | 6.1x |
| 06 | Hillsborough County | 58 | +1.0% | +0.5% | +0.5% | +9.4% | 4.9x |
| 07 | Carroll County | 56 | +1.0% | +1.9% | +1.4% | +8.7% | 6.1x |
| 08 | Rockingham County | 51 | +0.8% | +2.3% | +0.8% | +8.4% | 5.1x |