Carroll County Health Data

Carroll County, New Hampshire

Health Score

80/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.3 yr

State avg 78.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

State avg 6.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

82

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

277

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Carroll exceeds U.S. life expectancy

Carroll County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 79.3 years, about 0.5 years above the U.S. average of 78.8 years. Only 13.7% report fair or poor health, beating the national average of 12%, indicating strong baseline health across the county.

Above New Hampshire's average

Carroll County's 79.3-year life expectancy ranks above New Hampshire's state average of 78.3 years, placing it in the healthier half of the state. This advantage reflects a population with better chronic disease management and access to preventive care.

Strong performance in region

Carroll County's 79.3 years matches Merrimack County but trails Grafton (80.1) and Rockingham (80.5) counties in the state. Its life expectancy notably exceeds struggling Belknap County (77.4) and Coos County (73.9), showing Carroll's relative health advantage.

Uninsured rate outpaces state

Carroll County's uninsured rate of 8.3% is the highest we've examined and exceeds the state average of 6.7%, leaving roughly 8 in 100 residents without coverage. However, the county offers strong primary care access at 82 providers per 100K, though mental health support lags at 277 providers per 100K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Carroll County, NH?
Carroll County has a health score of 80/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #7 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Carroll County?
Life expectancy in Carroll County is 79.3 years. The New Hampshire state average is 78.3 years, making Carroll County above the state average.
How does Carroll County health compare to the New Hampshire average?
Carroll County's health score of 80/100 is below the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Life expectancy is 79.3 years vs. the state average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 6.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Carroll County?
Key health factors for Carroll County include: life expectancy (79.3 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (82:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 277:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Carroll County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 80/100 ("Excellent"), Carroll County is one of the healthier counties in New Hampshire. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years. 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Carroll County?
Carroll County's health score of 80/100 is below the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.