Healthcare in Alton, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.5%
7.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.3%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Huggins Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huggins Hospital | 10.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Concord Hospital- Laconia | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Concord Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| New Hampshire Hospital | 22.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Alton has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.