Cheshire County Health Data
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
404
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
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 Cheshire County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cheshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 28.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cheshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 20.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cheshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cheshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 34.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cheshire County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cheshire County Maintains Notable Low Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Cheshire County reports an uninsured rate of 5.9%, placing it significantly below both the New Hampshire state average of 6.7% and the national average of 10%. This access to insurance coincides with a life expectancy of 78.6 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and slightly above the state mark of 78.3 years. Regarding provider access, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 70. Mental health services are more robustly represented with 404 providers per 100,000, well above the national median of 250. Approximately 15.0% of residents characterize their health as poor or fair, a rate that is lower than the 17% national average. All figures are based on federal and state reporting datasets. 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.