Sullivan County Health Data

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Sullivan County life expectancy near U.S. average

Sullivan County residents live to an average age of 78.0 years, just barely above the U.S. life expectancy of 78.7 years despite being 0.3 years below New Hampshire's state average. However, 15.6% of Sullivan residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly below the national rate of 16.3%, reflecting a mixed health picture.

Sullivan ranks among lower-performing NH counties

Sullivan County has the lowest life expectancy of the two counties examined here at 78.0 years, trailing New Hampshire's state average of 78.3 years by 0.3 years. The county's uninsured rate of 7.0% exceeds the state average of 6.7%, indicating coverage challenges affecting roughly 2,800 residents.

Sullivan lags neighboring Strafford County

Sullivan County's life expectancy of 78.0 years falls short of Strafford's 77.6 years, and its uninsured rate of 7.0% significantly exceeds Strafford's 5.6%, suggesting Sullivan residents face greater barriers to health coverage and care. Primary care access in Sullivan is slightly stronger at 71 providers per 100,000 versus Strafford's 67, but mental health services are more scarce at 227 per 100,000 compared to Strafford's 330.

Mental health access is a key gap

Sullivan County has 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—adequate for routine care—but mental health providers number only 227 per 100,000, the lowest rate among these counties and below many state benchmarks. With a 7.0% uninsured rate, an estimated 2,800 Sullivan residents lack regular coverage, making mental health care and preventive services even harder to access.

Get covered—Sullivan has options

Sullivan County residents can enroll in the NH Health Plan Marketplace or explore federally qualified health centers that provide sliding-scale care regardless of insurance status. With 7% of the county uninsured, taking action now protects your health and can reduce the financial burden of unexpected illness or injury.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sullivan County, NH?
Sullivan County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #9 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sullivan County?
Life expectancy in Sullivan County is 78.0 years. The New Hampshire state average is 78.3 years, making Sullivan County below the state average.
How does Sullivan County health compare to the New Hampshire average?
Sullivan County's health score of 77/100 is below the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Life expectancy is 78.0 years vs. the state average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0% vs. 6.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Sullivan County?
Key health factors for Sullivan County include: life expectancy (78.0 years), uninsured rate (7.0%), and primary care physician access (71:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 227:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sullivan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Sullivan County is one of the healthier counties in New Hampshire. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County's health score of 77/100 is below the New Hampshire average of 82/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.