Rockingham County Health Data
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Rockingham leads in U.S. longevity
Rockingham County residents live an average of 80.5 years, 1.7 years above the U.S. average of 78.8 years, placing the county among America's healthiest. Only 12.1% report fair or poor health, matching and slightly exceeding the national average of 12%, reflecting excellent disease prevention and management.
New Hampshire's second-healthiest
Rockingham County's 80.5-year life expectancy is 2.2 years above New Hampshire's state average of 78.3 years, ranking it among the state's top performers. This premium reflects sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and a health-engaged population.
Top performer in region
Rockingham County's 80.5 years slightly edges out Grafton County (80.1) for the highest life expectancy among the eight counties examined. The two-county gap to Merrimack and Carroll shows Rockingham's commanding health advantage, and the 6.6-year gap to Coos County illustrates the state's profound disparities.
Best insurance access statewide
Rockingham County boasts the state's lowest uninsured rate at 4.9%—2.4 percentage points better than the state average of 6.7%—meaning nearly every resident has health coverage. The county provides 79 primary care providers per 100K and 320 mental health providers per 100K.
Rockingham's coverage advantage
Rockingham County's exceptional health outcomes reflect the highest insurance enrollment rates in the state—a model other regions should follow. If you're among the rare 4.9% uninsured, visiting healthcare.gov now can connect you to affordable plans that match this county's health-first culture.
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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.