Healthcare in Portsmouth, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
27.3%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.5%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
1.6 mi
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Exeter Hospital Inc | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Portsmouth has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.4 out of 5.