Healthcare in Nashua, NH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.2%

2.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp 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

33.9%

Arthritis

25.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

24.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.4%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

St Joseph Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Hospital	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Southern Nh Medical Center	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Lowell General Hospital	10.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Nashoba Valley Medical Center	13.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Elliot Hospital	14.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Nashua has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.