Strafford County Health Data
Strafford County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
330
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.0
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 Strafford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Strafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 7.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Strafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Strafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 65.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Strafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 34.0% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Strafford County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Strafford County exceeds national levels
Health data brief for Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Strafford County maintains 330 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio sits alongside an uninsured rate of 5.6%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average, which is 6.7%, and the national rate, which is 10%. In terms of physical health, 14.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The county’s life expectancy is 77.6 years, which is higher than the national average, which is 77 years, but lower than the state average of 78.3 years. Regarding primary care, the county has 67 providers per 100,000 people, just under the national median of 70 per 100,000. These data points reflect current regional health infrastructure and resident-reported outcomes as documented by federal and state agencies. 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.