Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Hampshire, Belmont is healthier than 6% of graded towns
Belmont trails New Hampshire on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03220. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belmont
New Hampshire sets a high bar
Belmont is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but only 6% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Belmont scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Belmont’s B−, from Northfield (B+) to Gilmanton (A). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Belmont
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Belmont
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.1%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.4%) and no reliable transportation (7.3% vs 5.6%) are higher too. 10.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Belmont is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Belmont is healthier than 54%. Against the 10,459 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Hampshire figure falls outside Belmont’s likely range; Belmont’s figures come from ZIP code 03220, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Belmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belmont is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #118 of 126 in New Hampshire. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 71% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Belmont’s median household income is $69,063; among the 10,459 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Belmont and the towns around it
Belmont’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | B− | 33% | 11.3% | 15.9% | ZIP 03220 |
| Tilton · Northfield | B+ | 33.7% | 10.3% | 13.8% | ZIP 03276 |
| Laconia | B+ | 31.2% | 10.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Sanbornton | A | 29.8% | 10.2% | 11.3% | ZIP 03269 |
| Gilford | A | 29.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% | ZIP 03249 |
| Gilmanton | A | 29.9% | 9.3% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Belmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Belmont adults…
Belmont runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Belmont
No hospital or community health center in Belmont itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Belmont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
9.6 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Belmont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belmont runs above New Hampshire.
1 in 3 Belmont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belmont adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belmont is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Belmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belmont | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.8–21.8 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%28–38.4 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.6–39.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.5–39.4 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.7–34.5 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.8–10.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.2–20.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.5–18.4 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.2–41.1 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–10.1 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.9–79.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.4–64.4 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.9–88.6 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%72.9–79 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.8–69.1 | 69.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.8–77.7 | 78.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.8–28.4 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.7–35.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.1–25.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.8–12.7 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.6–34.9 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–16.8 | 12% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Hampshire figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Belmont
Is Belmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belmont is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #118 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Belmont?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 38.4%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belmont?
Concord Hospital- Laconia in Laconia, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Belmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Belmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.1%), against 6.8% across New Hampshire.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Belmont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belmont.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Hampshire figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.