Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Francestown is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Francestown differs from New Hampshire on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Francestown
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Francestown
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 9 adults have diabetes (11.5%), vs 9.4% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Francestown runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Francestown’s lead shrinks
Francestown is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 7,978 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Francestown, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Hampshire 33%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Francestown’s likely range; Francestown’s figures come from ZIP code 03043, 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 Francestown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Francestown is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Francestown’s median household income is $104,063; among the 7,978 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Francestown adults…
Francestown runs above NH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Francestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Care in and near Francestown
No hospital or community health center in Francestown 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 Francestown; ≈ 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.
58 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Francestown adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Francestown 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.
7.2% of Francestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Francestown and the towns around it
Francestown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francestown | B+ | 35.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ZIP 03043 |
| Bennington | B+ | 35.1% | 9.8% | 12.6% | ZIP 03442 |
| Greenfield | B+ | 35.3% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP 03047 |
| New Boston | A | 33.7% | 8.6% | 11.1% | ZIP 03070 |
| Deering | B+ | 35.5% | 10.1% | 13.2% | ZIP 03244 |
| Weare | A | 32.9% | 7.9% | 10.2% | ZIP 03281 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Francestown adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Francestown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Francestown is better than New Hampshire on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Francestown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Francestown | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%13.9–20.2 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.4–15.4 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%30.8–39.7 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%34.5–40.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%36–41.9 | 35.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.5–34.8 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.2–12.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.6–9.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%9.7–15.3 | 10.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20–28.2 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%31.1–39.5 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.7–8 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.7–82.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.5–69.6 | 68.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.3–91.5 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–82.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%68.5–75.8 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.7–82.6 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.4–24.7 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.9–34.5 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.5–25.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%7.6–12.4 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.5–9.9 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.4–9.4 | 6.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.9–32.9 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.5–16.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.6–5.1 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.4 | 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 Francestown
Is Francestown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Francestown is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Francestown?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 39.7%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Francestown?
Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Francestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Francestown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–8%), 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 Francestown 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 Francestown.
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.