Rockingham County Health Data
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
320
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Rockingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 7.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockingham | 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) | 70.0% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 34.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockingham 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
Rockingham County Uninsured Rate Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Rockingham County reports an uninsured rate of just 4.9%, which is less than half the national average of 10% and lower than the New Hampshire state average of 6.7%. This low rate of uninsurance is paired with a life expectancy of 80.5 years, the highest in the provided data set and well above the national average of 77 years. Only 12.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The county has 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70, and 320 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. These metrics highlight how Rockingham County compares to broader state and federal health data. 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.