Grafton County Health Data
Grafton County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
189
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
600
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 188.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.1
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 Grafton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grafton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grafton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grafton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grafton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 34.0% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grafton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grafton County Reports High Density of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Grafton County has a primary care provider ratio of 189 per 100,000 residents, nearly triple the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also features a mental health provider ratio of 600 per 100,000, which is more than double the national median of 250. These healthcare access metrics are accompanied by a life expectancy of 80.1 years, exceeding both the state average of 78.3 and the national average of 77. Only 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, slightly higher than the state average of 6.7% but significantly lower than the national 10% rate. These figures provide a statistical snapshot of the county compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.