Photo: AlexiusHoratius · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Milan is healthier than 78%
Milan trails New Hampshire on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03588. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milan
Dental care lags in Milan
63.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Milan
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (11.9%), vs 9.4% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Milan runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Milan adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.2%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 28 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Milan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Milan is healthier than 62%. Against the 10,537 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 78%. 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 Milan’s likely range; Milan’s figures come from ZIP code 03588, 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 Milan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milan is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Milan’s median household income is $70,300; among the 10,537 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Milan adults…
Milan 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.
28 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Milan
No hospital or community health center in Milan 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 Milan; ≈ 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).
How Milan adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Milan 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.
7.7% of Milan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Milan 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 Milan adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milan is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Milan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milan | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%14.6–20.7 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30–41.5 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.8–40.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.6–42.2 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.4–36.2 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.2–20.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%10.9–16.5 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%20.9–29.6 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%27.7–37.4 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.3–9 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.7–82.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.5–66.6 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.4–91 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.5–82.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%65.9–74.2 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%65.4–78.3 | 78.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.4–26.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27.2–35.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.3–26.6 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.3–13 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.3 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%5.9–9.8 | 6.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%26.7–35.4 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.7–16.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–8.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 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 Milan
Is Milan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milan is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milan?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 41.5%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milan?
Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Milan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–9%), 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 Milan 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 Milan.
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.