Benjamin James House · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hampton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Hampton differs from New Hampshire on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03842. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton
New Hampshire sets a high bar
Hampton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 54% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Hampton keeps up with checkups
It beats New Hampshire on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (73.2% vs 68.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hampton, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Hampshire 33%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hampton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.8% vs 30.6%) and lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 21.6%) both run below New Hampshire. Mind & connection ↓
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 Hampton’s likely range; Hampton’s figures come from ZIP code 03842, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Hampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #58 of 126 in New Hampshire. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Hampton’s median household income is $95,233; among the 9,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Hampshire towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hampton is healthier than 54% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Hampton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hampton does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 Hampton 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.
Out of every 100 Hampton adults…
Hampton runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hampton is an older town: 31% 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 Hampton as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hampton
No hospital or community health center in Hampton 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 Hampton; ≈ 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.
6 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Hampton and the towns around it
Hampton’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | A | 31.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% | ZIP 03842 |
| Hampton Falls | A+ | 30.2% | 9% | 8.8% | ZIP 03844 |
| North Hampton | A | 30% | 9.7% | 8.5% | ZIP 03862 |
| Hampton Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Seabrook | B+ | 34.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% | ZIP 03874 |
| Hampton | — | — | — | — |
Hampton Beach and Hampton: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton is better than New Hampshire on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Hampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%27.3–36.1 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.5–41.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.7–42.9 | 35.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.7%28–33.2 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.7–12.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 10.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.2–22.8 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%12–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%28–35.5 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 6.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.2–83.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.2%70.7–75.8 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.9–92.3 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77–82.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%70.4–76.9 | 69.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%74.2–83.6 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.8–24.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.8%23.7–30.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16.5–21.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%7–9.7 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 6.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%23–28.7 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 12% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hampton
Is Hampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #58 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampton?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 36.1%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton?
Exeter Hospital in Exeter, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.4%), 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 Hampton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampton.
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.