Belknap County Health Data
Belknap County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
541
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.1 per 100K
Dentists
20.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Belknap County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Belknap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 7.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 28.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.9% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Belknap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Belknap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Belknap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 34.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Belknap County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Concentration of Mental Health Providers in Belknap County
Health data brief for Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Belknap County reports a mental health provider ratio of 541 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This density of specialized care stands out in a county where other health metrics remain closer to regional norms. The uninsured rate in Belknap is 6.9%, which aligns closely with the New Hampshire state average of 6.7% and sits below the national average of 10%. Additionally, the county reports a life expectancy of 77.4 years, just under the state average of 78.3 years and slightly above the national mark of 77 years. For primary care, the county has 48 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 14.6% of the population, lower than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.