Hillsborough County Health Data

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Health Score

87/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.6 yr

State avg 78.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

State avg 6.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

84

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

408

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough exceeds national health

Hillsborough County residents live an average of 78.6 years, 0.2 years above the U.S. average of 78.8 years, reflecting solid national health performance. The county's 12.2% fair or poor health rate is slightly below the national average of 12%, indicating effective disease management across the population.

Slightly above state average

Hillsborough County's 78.6-year life expectancy is 0.3 years above New Hampshire's state average of 78.3 years, placing it firmly in the healthier half of the state. This moderate advantage reflects good healthcare access and health outcomes management.

Solid mid-range performance

Hillsborough's 78.6 years matches Cheshire County and ranks behind Grafton (80.1) and Rockingham (80.5) by roughly 1.5 to 2 years. The county substantially outperforms struggling Belknap (77.4) and Coos (73.9) counties, placing it in New Hampshire's healthier tier.

Strong coverage, robust providers

Hillsborough County has the state's second-lowest uninsured rate at 6.6%, just below the state average of 6.7%, meaning most residents maintain health coverage. The county offers 84 primary care providers per 100K and a strong mental health network of 408 providers per 100K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hillsborough County, NH?
Hillsborough County has a health score of 87/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #3 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 Hillsborough County?
Life expectancy in Hillsborough County is 78.6 years. The New Hampshire state average is 78.3 years, making Hillsborough County above the state average.
How does Hillsborough County health compare to the New Hampshire average?
Hillsborough County's health score of 87/100 is above the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Life expectancy is 78.6 years vs. the state average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Hillsborough County?
Key health factors for Hillsborough County include: life expectancy (78.6 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (84:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 408:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hillsborough County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 87/100 ("Excellent"), Hillsborough County is one of the healthier counties in New Hampshire. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.6 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Hillsborough County healthier than the New Hampshire average?
Hillsborough County's health score of 87/100 exceeds the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Hillsborough County has better primary care access (84:1 ratio) than the state average (90:1).

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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.