Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 86% of states in US
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in New Hampshire
- Rockingham County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Merrimack County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Grafton County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Coos County (100% of U.S. avg)
- Sullivan County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Belknap County (102% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New Hampshire is 80.2 years, about 1.9 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in New Hampshire is 5.5%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in New Hampshire is about 22% lower than in US. The rate of diabetes in New Hampshire is about 20% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in New Hampshire is about 20% lower than in US. The rate of smoking in New Hampshire is about 16% lower than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.69 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New Hampshire is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New Hampshire has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in New Hampshire.
What is the health grade for New Hampshire?
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Is New Hampshire one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in New Hampshire?
The life expectancy in New Hampshire is 80.2 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of New Hampshire residents are uninsured?
5.5% of New Hampshire residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of New Hampshire residents are obese?
31.3% of New Hampshire residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.