Healthcare in Ashland, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Speare Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speare Memorial Hospital | 4.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Concord Hospital- Laconia | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Concord Hospital- Franklin | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Huggins Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cottage Hospital | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.