Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Boston is healthier than 40%
New Boston beats New Hampshire on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03070. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Boston
New Hampshire sets a high bar
New Boston is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 50% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, New Boston’s lead shrinks
New Boston is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 2,497 towns with similar household incomes ($116K–$193K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. 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 New Boston’s likely range; New Boston’s figures come from ZIP code 03070, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind New Boston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #63 of 126 in New Hampshire. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 67%.
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). New Boston’s median household income is $154,250; among the 2,497 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($116K–$193K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Hampshire towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state New Boston is healthier than 50% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Out of every 100 New Boston adults…
New Boston runs below NH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Boston
No hospital or community health center in New Boston 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 New Boston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
47 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of New Boston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How New Boston adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 New Boston 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.
5.8% of New Boston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
New Boston and the towns around it
New Boston’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston | A | 33.7% | 8.6% | 11.1% | ZIP 03070 |
| Goffstown | A | 32.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Francestown | B+ | 35.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ZIP 03043 |
| Bedford | A+ | 30.2% | 8.5% | 7.9% | ZIP 03110 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Boston adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Boston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Boston is better than New Hampshire on 2 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside New Boston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Boston | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.4–16.2 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%29.3–38 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.2–33.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.4–36.9 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.5–28.2 | 27.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.3 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–6.7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.2–12.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%8.8–13.7 | 10.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%16.8–23.9 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31.1–39.6 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.3–7.5 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.8–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.8–73.7 | 68.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.1–90.8 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73–78.5 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.6–73.7 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%74.5–84.1 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.9–25.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%28.5–35.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.6–26.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.5–11 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.2–9.8 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.1–7.8 | 6.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21–27.6 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.3–12 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.1–13.9 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.3 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 New Boston
Is New Boston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #63 of 126 in New Hampshire. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Boston?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Boston?
Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, 8.9 miles in a straight line from New Boston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Boston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.5%), 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 New Boston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Boston.
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.