Healthcare in Walpole, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
37.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Cheshire Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Medical Center | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Springfield Hospital | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Regional Hospital | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Walpole has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.