Photo: cappi thompson from Gorham, New Hampshire, USA · CC BY 2.0Within New Hampshire, Laconia is healthier than 22% of graded towns
Laconia trails New Hampshire on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laconia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laconia
New Hampshire sets a high bar
Laconia is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but only 22% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Laconia
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Laconia runs above New Hampshire on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Laconia
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), vs 10.8% across New Hampshire. Habits ↓
Laconia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Laconia is healthier than 71%. Against the 10,762 towns with similar household incomes ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 86%. Health Grade ↓
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 Laconia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Laconia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laconia is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #99 of 126 in New Hampshire. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, 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). Laconia’s median household income is $73,218; among the 10,762 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Laconia adults…
Laconia runs above NH on 6 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.
22 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Care in and near Laconia
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Laconia, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Laconia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laconia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Laconia adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Laconia 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.
8.5% of Laconia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Laconia and the towns around it
Laconia’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | B+ | 31.2% | 10.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Meredith | A− | 29.4% | 11.2% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Gilford | A | 29.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% | ZIP 03249 |
| Belmont | B− | 33% | 11.3% | 15.9% | ZIP 03220 |
| Sanbornton | A | 29.8% | 10.2% | 11.3% | ZIP 03269 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laconia adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Laconia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Laconia is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Laconia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Laconia | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.2–36.5 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.4–39.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.6–39.7 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.7–34.6 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10.1–12.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.5–15.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.3–15.5 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.1–25.9 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29.8–39.6 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.3–9 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74–80.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.3–67.1 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.2–89.5 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–80 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.1–70 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%66–79.1 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–27.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.2–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.3–24.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–12.9 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.7–10.5 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7–10.1 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.8–33.8 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.1–15.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Laconia
Is Laconia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laconia is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #99 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Laconia?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.5%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Laconia?
Concord Hospital- Laconia in Laconia, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Laconia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Laconia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9%), 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 Laconia 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 Laconia.
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.