Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lyman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03585. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyman
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyman
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, Lyman runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyman
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), vs 10.8% across New Hampshire. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lyman
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 ↓
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 Lyman’s likely range; Lyman’s figures come from ZIP code 03585, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lyman adults…
Lyman runs above NH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lyman is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lyman as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 5 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 Lyman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Care in and near Lyman
No hospital or community health center in Lyman 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 Lyman; ≈ 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 Lyman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Lyman adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Lyman 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.
Lyman 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 Lyman adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyman
Why doesn’t Lyman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyman.
What hospital is closest to Lyman?
Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Lyman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyman?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Achs - Littleton in Littleton, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyman.
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.