Hillsborough County Health Data
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Hillsborough County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 7.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 28.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hillsborough 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
Lower Poor Health Rates Reported in Hillsborough County
Health data brief for Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
In Hillsborough County, only 12.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly lower than the national average of 17%. This metric reflects a local population reporting better health outcomes than much of the country. Life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, which is slightly above the state average of 78.3 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.6%, matching the state average and remaining below the national 10% threshold. Hillsborough also maintains higher-than-average provider ratios, with 84 primary care providers per 100,000 (national median 70) and 408 mental health providers per 100,000 (national median 250). These numbers provide a baseline for understanding the regional health landscape. 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.