Coos County Health Data

Coos County, New Hampshire

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Coos County, New Hampshire

Coos faces serious health crisis

Coos County residents face a life expectancy of just 73.9 years, 4.9 years below the U.S. average of 78.8 years—a stark difference that reflects deep health disparities. The county's 16.7% fair or poor health rate is the highest across all eight counties and significantly exceeds the national average of 12%.

New Hampshire's healthiest outlier

Coos County's 73.9-year life expectancy is 4.4 years below New Hampshire's state average of 78.3 years, making it a critical outlier within the state. The gap signals urgent public health challenges including substance abuse, economic hardship, and limited healthcare access that require immediate intervention.

Significantly worse than all peers

Coos County trails every other county examined, with a life expectancy 5.5 years below the next-lowest (Belknap at 77.4) and 6.2 years behind the state median. This profound gap underscores Coos as facing the most severe health crisis in New Hampshire.

Limited providers, growing needs

Coos County's uninsured rate of 7.7% exceeds the state average of 6.7%, leaving many without coverage for preventive care. Despite higher primary care density at 112 providers per 100K, mental health support severely lags at 239 providers per 100K—a critical gap given the region's opioid epidemic and economic distress.

Coos County: get help now

Residents of Coos County must prioritize health insurance enrollment and substance abuse resources to address the county's acute health crisis. Contact 211 New Hampshire or visit healthcare.gov immediately to access affordable coverage, mental health services, and addiction support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Coos County, NH?
Coos County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #10 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 Coos County?
Life expectancy in Coos County is 73.9 years. The New Hampshire state average is 78.3 years, making Coos County below the state average.
How does Coos County health compare to the New Hampshire average?
Coos County's health score of 57/100 is below the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 6.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Coos County?
Key health factors for Coos County include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (112:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 239:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Coos County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Coos County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New Hampshire. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 7.7% 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 Coos County?
Coos County's health score of 57/100 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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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.