Live-Work-Play Since our founding in 1939, we’ve been proud to call New Hampshire home. From the majestic White Mountains to the Seacoast, New Hampshire has a unique combination of scenic beauty and a high quality of life that makes it one of the best places in America to live, work and raise a family. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, you’ll love the abundance of four-season recreational opportunities in New Hampshire. The state boasts 48 mountain peaks with elevations of 4,000 feet or higher, nearly 1,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and snowmobile trails. Our service territory includes some of the most scenic locations in the state, from the Connecticut River Valley and Lakes Region to the North Country and Mount Washington Valley. We’re fortunate indeed to live and work where others come to play. New Hampshire ranks consistently high in nearly every quality of life measurement. According to the US News & World Report, the state ranks #6 among the 50 states in its 2023 list of Best States. The report cites New Hampshire as having the lowest poverty rate in the country and ranks the state: #1 in economic opportunity #1 in overall in public safety