Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 7.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.2% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 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
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 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.
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.
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.