Healthcare in Charlestown, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Springfield Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hospital | 5.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Regional Hospital | 9.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Charlestown has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.