Photo: Ken_Gallager (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hanover is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Hanover differs from New Hampshire on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03755, 03750, 03748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanover
Hanover is the healthiest town in New Hampshire we grade
Out of 126 New Hampshire towns with a Health Grade, Hanover comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Hanover
Hanover runs below New Hampshire on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.7% vs 6.2%), obesity (21.1% vs 31.8%) and diabetes (6.3% vs 9.4%). Conditions ↓
Hanover is an active town
Only 13.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. The town has 143 miles of trails across 47 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Hanover adults smoke
6.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.8% across New Hampshire. 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 Hanover’s likely range; Hanover’s figures come from ZIP codes 03755, 03750, 03748, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Hanover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #1 of 126 in New Hampshire. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 86%.
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). Hanover’s median household income is $169,583; among the 1,704 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($127K–$212K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hanover adults…
Hanover runs below NH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
143 miles of trails across 47 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hanover
No hospital or community health center in Hanover 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 Hanover; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Hanover adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Hanover 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.
3.5% of Hanover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Hanover and the towns around it
Hanover’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover | A+ | 21.1% | 6.3% | 6.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover | — | — | — | — | |
| Lebanon | A+ | 24.5% | 7.9% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Lyme | A | 26.1% | 10.1% | 9.9% | ZIP 03768 |
| Canaan | B+ | 28.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP 03741 |
Hanover: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanover adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hanover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hanover is better than New Hampshire on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Hanover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hanover | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 11.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.2–16.6 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.1%17.1–25.4 | 31.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.3%21.7–27.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.3%26.3–32.4 | 35.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.2–23.7 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.1–4.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.2%4.8–7.9 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13.8%11.2–16.7 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.4–20.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.4%23.3–31.9 | 32.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.7–6.4 | 6.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.3–76.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.2%74.5–79.8 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.2–87.9 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%70–75.5 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%69–76.5 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.6–85 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%27.8–36.3 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.1–22.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.2%4.7–8 | 9.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.4–6.9 | 8.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%2.9–4.4 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%3.9–5.9 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.5%2.6–4.6 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.4%17.1–23.9 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%8.8–12.8 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.1–6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hanover
Is Hanover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hanover?
CDC estimates 21.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.1% and 25.4%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hanover?
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Hanover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hanover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–6.4%), 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 Hanover more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hanover.
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.