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.
Close the coverage gap
With one of the state's highest uninsured rates, Carroll residents should prioritize checking health insurance options during open enrollment or qualifying life events. Marketplace plans may offer subsidies that make coverage affordable for your household.
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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.