Healthcare in Peterborough, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
10.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Monadnock Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monadnock Community Hospital | 1.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Heywood Hospital - | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Catholic Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Peterborough has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 3.2 out of 5.