Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Where Carroll residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carroll, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03595, 03575. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carroll
Out of every 100 Carroll adults…
Carroll runs above NH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Carroll is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Arthritis, cancer and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Carroll as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Carroll
No hospital or community health center in Carroll 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 Carroll; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
55 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Carroll adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Carroll adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Carroll adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Carroll adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Carroll and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | A− | 33% | 11.1% | 10.9% | ZIP 03583 |
| Bethlehem | A | 26.6% | 9.3% | 10.1% | ZIP 03574 |
| Whitefield | B− | 35% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP 03598 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carroll adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carroll
Why doesn’t Carroll have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carroll.
What hospital is closest to Carroll?
Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Carroll’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carroll?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Achs - Whitefield in Whitefield, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carroll.
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. 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.