Grafton County · White Mountains

Wentworth

Home to Giant Glacial Potholes at Plummer's Ledge

Part of the Plymouth area

About Wentworth

Wentworth is a small town in Grafton County with a population of 941 residents. The community centers around Wentworth Elementary School and basic municipal services, with families participating in the Pemi-Baker Regional School District for secondary education. The town maintains a rural character with seasonal residents and year-round families who value the quieter pace of life in the White Mountains region. Lake Wentworth serves as a focal point for local recreation, with Great Island Common providing public beach access and facilities for swimming and boating. The common features a small beach area and picnic facilities that residents use throughout the warmer months. The lake draws both locals and visitors looking to get out on the water or spend time at the beach. The area experiences typical New Hampshire seasonal patterns, with winter bringing snow sports enthusiasts and summer drawing visitors to the region's outdoor recreation opportunities. Local governance operates through traditional New England town meeting structures, and residents often travel to nearby communities for shopping, dining, and employment opportunities.

Why Wentworth?

Part of Pemi-Baker Regional School District serving multiple communities
Rural setting with seasonal recreation access
Small-town governance through traditional town meeting format
Lower population density than urban areas
Access to White Mountains region outdoor activities

Quick Facts

Population

941

County

Grafton

Region

White Mountains

School District

SAU 48

Weather in Wentworth

33°F

Clear

Today

45 / 33

Thu

50 / 34

Fri

49 / 28

Map

Living in Wentworth

What you need to know about making Wentworth your home.

Major Employers

Town of WentworthWentworth Elementary School

Schools & Education

Wentworth is part of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District (SAU 48).

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) tend to be moderate for the White Mountains region, though property taxes follow New Hampshire's local funding model. Seasonal demand can influence the local real estate market.

Real Estate

$285,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 30 min

Boston

1 hr 15 min

Concord

45 min

Lebanon

25 min

Plymouth

1 hr 45 min

Manchester

School District

Regional district

Pemi-Baker Regional School District(SAU 48)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Plymouth.

Wentworth serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Plymouth Campton Rumney Thornton Holderness Waterville Valley Ellsworth

Wentworth local school (Pemi-Baker Regional School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Plymouth) via Pemi-Baker Regional School DistrictBobcats

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Wentworth

Beyond the well-known attractions, Wentworth has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Baker River Swimming Hole

summer

This placid section of the Baker River near the Route 25 bridge offers locals a favorite summer escape. The water looks especially cool and inviting, with emerald-green pools perfect for a refreshing dip. You can hear the gentle sounds of the water flowing toward Plymouth, and there's easy roadside access that makes it feel like a secret spot that's hiding in plain sight.

Wentworth Village Cemetery

year-round

Tucked right on Route 25 near the center of town, this historic cemetery holds the stories of Wentworth's earliest families dating back to the 1700s. The weathered headstones and old family plots tell the tale of this small community's past, and it's peaceful enough that you'll often have it entirely to yourself. Most visitors just drive past without noticing this piece of local history.

East Side Cemetery

year-round

This quiet burial ground on East Side Road feels like stepping back in time. Founded in the 1960s but containing much older graves, it's where many longtime Wentworth families rest. The cemetery sits peacefully away from any main roads, surrounded by the kind of rural landscape that defines this part of Grafton County. It's the type of place locals know about but rarely gets mentioned in any guidebooks.