Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dalton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dalton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03598. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dalton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dalton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Dalton runs above New Hampshire on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dalton
62.2% 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 ↓
More Dalton adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.1%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 35 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Dalton’s likely range; Dalton’s figures come from ZIP code 03598, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dalton adults…
Dalton runs above NH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dalton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Dalton
No hospital or community health center in Dalton 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 Dalton; ≈ 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).
How Dalton adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Dalton 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.
9.4% of Dalton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Dalton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | C+ | 30.9% | 12.5% | 17.1% | ZIP 03561 |
| Whitefield | B− | 35% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP 03598 |
| Lancaster | B− | 35.9% | 12.5% | 14.2% | ZIP 03584 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dalton adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dalton
Why doesn’t Dalton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dalton.
What hospital is closest to Dalton?
Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Dalton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dalton?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Achs - Whitefield in Whitefield, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dalton.
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.