Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Eaton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eaton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03832. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eaton
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Eaton
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 9.8% across New Hampshire. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Eaton runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Eaton keeps up with checkups
It beats New Hampshire on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.6% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (73.2% vs 68.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Eaton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Hampshire. 1 in 16 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 12 adults 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 Eaton’s likely range; Eaton’s figures come from ZIP code 03832, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eaton adults…
Eaton runs above NH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eaton is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eaton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eaton 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.
5% of Eaton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Care in and near Eaton
No hospital or community health center in Eaton 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 Eaton; ≈ 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.
34 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Eaton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eaton does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 Eaton 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.
Eaton 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eaton adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eaton
Why doesn’t Eaton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eaton.
What hospital is closest to Eaton?
The Memorial Hospital in North Conway, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Eaton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eaton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is White Mountain Community Health Center in Conway, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eaton.
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.