Coos County Health Data
Coos County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
239
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.1
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 Coos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 7.8% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 34.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coos County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Coos County Significantly Trails State Average
Health data brief for Coos County, New Hampshire.
Life expectancy in Coos County is 73.9 years, a figure notably lower than the New Hampshire state average of 78.3 years and the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is low, the county reports 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 16.7%, which sits just below the national average of 17% but remains higher than other New Hampshire counties. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, higher than the state average of 6.7% but still below the national 10% mark. Mental health provider availability is 239 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 250. Data is provided for journalistic comparison between local, state, and national geographies. 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.