Healthcare in Dover, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.8%
4.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
34.0%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.7%
Mobility
9.1%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Exeter Hospital Inc | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dover has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 3.4 out of 5.