Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, New Hampshire
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 78.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Sullivan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 31.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 7.8% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 28.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 74.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 65.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 34.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sullivan 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
Sullivan County uninsured rate exceeds New Hampshire state average
Health data brief for Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
In Sullivan County, 7.0% of residents are without health insurance, a figure that is higher than the New Hampshire state average, which is 6.7%. While this rate exceeds the state level, it remains lower than the national average, which is 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 78.0 years, which is longer than the national average, which is 77 years, but shorter than the state average of 78.3 years. For clinical care, Sullivan has 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a number slightly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 227 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of local health access and outcomes. 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.