Healthcare in Durham, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.1%
8.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
33.1%
9.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
3.7%
8.2pp below 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
20.8%
Arthritis
12.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
26.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.1%
Loneliness
44.0%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.5%
Mobility
5.5%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
4.3%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
3.7 mi
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Exeter Hospital Inc | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Durham has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 33.1%, 9.6pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% 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.