Fort Constitution · Photo: AlexiusHoratius · CC BY-SA 3.0Where New Castle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Castle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03854. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Castle
Cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease run high in New Castle
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 9.8% across New Hampshire. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (42%), vs 33% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, New Castle runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
New Castle keeps up with checkups
It beats New Hampshire on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (79% vs 68.8%). Checkups ↓
New Castle adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.6% vs 30.6%), frequent mental distress (11.2% vs 15.3%), lack of emotional support (16.4% vs 21.6%) and depression (19.3% vs 22.7%) all run below New Hampshire. Mind & connection ↓
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 Castle’s likely range; New Castle’s figures come from ZIP code 03854, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Castle adults…
New Castle runs below NH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
New Castle is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New Castle as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Castle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How New Castle adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, New Castle does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 New Castle 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.
Care in and near New Castle
No hospital or community health center in New Castle 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 Castle; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.5% of New Castle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
New Castle 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | A+ | 29.7% | 8% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Rye | A+ | 29.7% | 9.8% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Castle adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Castle
Why doesn’t New Castle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Castle.
What hospital is closest to New Castle?
Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, 3.7 miles in a straight line from New Castle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Castle?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Castle.
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.