Photo: Ken Gallager at Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Croydon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Croydon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03773. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Croydon
Dental care lags in Croydon
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Croydon
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Croydon runs above New Hampshire on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Croydon
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.4%) and no reliable transportation (7% vs 5.6%) are higher too. 9.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Croydon’s likely range; Croydon’s figures come from ZIP code 03773, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Croydon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Croydon adults…
Croydon runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Croydon is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Croydon as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Croydon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Care in and near Croydon
No hospital or community health center in Croydon 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 Croydon; ≈ 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.
27 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Croydon adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Croydon 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.
Croydon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish | A | 31.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% | ZIP 03745 |
| Grantham | A | 30.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% | ZIP 03753 |
| Newport | B+ | 34.2% | 11.1% | 13.5% | ZIP 03773 |
| Sunapee | B+ | 33.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Croydon adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Croydon
Why doesn’t Croydon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Croydon.
What hospital is closest to Croydon?
Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Croydon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Croydon.
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.