Carroll County Health Data

Carroll County, New Hampshire

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

13.7%

State avg 14.0%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

29.3

per 100K residentsCDC: 81.6 per 100K

Dentists

13.7

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

33.2

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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureCarrollState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity30.5%31.7%37.6%1.2 pts better than state
Diabetes7.0%7.8%11.2%0.8 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure25.2%28.1%33.5%2.9 pts better than state
Depression24.1%24.6%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureCarrollState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking11.2%11.9%16.3%0.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking19.1%17.9%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity18.0%20.0%27.0%2.0 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureCarrollState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup73.5%74.0%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)65.2%65.7%57.3%near state average
Mammography (women 50–74)76.5%77.3%73.3%0.8 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureCarrollState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.7%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration35.4%34.0%37.3%1.4 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll County nationally on high blood pressure.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Uninsured Rate in Carroll County Higher Than State Average

Health data brief for Carroll County, New Hampshire.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

In Carroll County, 8.3% of residents lack health insurance, a rate that exceeds the New Hampshire state average of 6.7%. While this figure remains lower than the national average of 10%, it is a primary differentiator for the county's health profile. Life expectancy in Carroll County is 79.3 years, outperforming the state average of 78.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 277 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 13.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is more favorable than the national benchmark of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Memorial Hospital, the

ER
4/5
(603) 356-5461
3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Huggins Hospital

ER
4/5
(603) 569-7500
240 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.