Healthcare in Amherst, NH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.1%

5.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

6.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.4%

Arthritis

26.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

4.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.3%

Mobility

9.2%

Cognitive

9.7%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.2 mi

Elliot Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Elliot Hospital11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
St Joseph Hospital11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Southern Nh Medical Center11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Catholic Medical Center12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Monadnock Community Hospital16.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Amherst has an obesity rate of 31.1%, which is 5.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.