Life Expectancy
New Hampshire's average life expectancy at birth is about 79.0 years as of recent CDC estimates, among the higher rates in the U.S.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79 | 78.4 |
- •New Hampshire consistently ranks among the healthiest states in national wellness indexes.
Healthcare Access
New Hampshire has roughly 240 physicians per 100,000 residents, offering solid healthcare access despite rural areas facing shortages.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 100k | 240 | 280 |
- •Northern New Hampshire counties face notable physician shortages compared to the seacoast region.
Hospitals
New Hampshire has 26 acute care hospitals serving its population of 1.4 million, anchored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU33000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU33000006562000001).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 26 | 6120 |
- •Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center.
Insurance Coverage
About 95.8% of New Hampshire residents had health insurance coverage in 2023, higher than the national average.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured Rate (%) | 4.2 | 7.9 |
- •New Hampshire's uninsured rate is among the lowest in the Northeast.
Obesity
New Hampshire's adult obesity rate is about 29.6%, slightly below the national average of roughly 32%.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity Rate (%) | 29.6 | 32 |
- •New Hampshire has one of the lowest obesity rates in the Northeast region.
Public Health Indicators
New Hampshire shows strong public health outcomes, with an adult smoking rate near 13.9% and low infant mortality of about 4.3 per 1,000 births.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Mortality (per 1,000) | 4.3 | 5.4 |
- •New Hampshire's smoking rate has fallen significantly over the past two decades.