Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Groton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Groton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03266, 03241. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groton
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Groton
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 9.8% across New Hampshire. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.8%, vs 27.6% across New Hampshire. In all, Groton runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Groton, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Hampshire 33%), but 81.1% 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 Groton’s likely range; Groton’s figures come from ZIP codes 03266, 03241, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Groton adults…
Groton runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Groton is an older town: 29% 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 Groton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Groton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Care in and near Groton
No hospital or community health center in Groton 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 Groton; ≈ 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.
80 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Groton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Groton does better than New Hampshire.
3 in 10 Groton 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 Groton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Groton 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groton adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Groton
Why doesn’t Groton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Groton.
What hospital is closest to Groton?
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Groton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Groton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mid-State Health Center Plymouth in Plymouth, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Groton.
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.