Healthcare in Whitefield, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
36.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Weeks Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Littleton Regional Healthcare | 9.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Androscoggin Valley Hospital | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cottage Hospital | 26.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital, The | 33.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Whitefield has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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.