Healthcare in Lancaster, NH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

3.0pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.2%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Weeks Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Weeks Medical Center1.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Littleton Regional Healthcare14.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Androscoggin Valley Hospital18.6 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital29.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Cottage Hospital34.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Lancaster has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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.