Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lisbon is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Lisbon trails New Hampshire on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03585. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lisbon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lisbon
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Lisbon runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lisbon
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), vs 10.8% across New Hampshire. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lisbon
1 in 15 adults lack reliable transportation (6.8%), vs 5.6% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (6.5% vs 5.4%) are higher too. 9.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lisbon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lisbon is healthier than 70%. Against the 10,027 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 91%. 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 Lisbon’s likely range; Lisbon’s figures come from ZIP code 03585, 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 Lisbon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lisbon is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 56%.
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). Lisbon’s median household income is $65,500; among the 10,027 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lisbon adults…
Lisbon runs above NH on 5 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.
37 miles of trails across 4 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.
9.1% of Lisbon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Care in and near Lisbon
No hospital or community health center in Lisbon 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 Lisbon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lisbon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Lisbon adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Lisbon 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.
Lisbon 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lisbon adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lisbon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lisbon is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Lisbon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lisbon | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.5–20.6 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–16 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.3 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%24–34.2 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.7 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.1–39.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.2–40.5 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29–35.5 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7–10 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.7–12.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.4–16.9 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.1–27.3 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12–17.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.7–37 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6–9.5 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.7–78.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.6–68.2 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.8–89.5 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%74.8–81 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.1–73.3 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.7–82.1 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.5–28.3 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.9–35.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.3–24.7 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.3–14.2 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.8 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.8–8 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.2–11.4 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.4–33.8 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.8–16.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.7–15.9 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.7–9.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 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 Lisbon
Is Lisbon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lisbon is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lisbon?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 34.2%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lisbon?
Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Lisbon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lisbon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.5%), 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon.
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.