Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Newbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Newbury differs from New Hampshire on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03255. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newbury
Newbury keeps up with checkups
It beats New Hampshire on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (75% vs 68.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Newbury
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 9.8% across New Hampshire. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.1%), vs 27.6% across New Hampshire. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newbury adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Hampshire. 1 in 16 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults 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 Newbury’s likely range; Newbury’s figures come from ZIP code 03255, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Newbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newbury is healthier than 93% 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 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 77%.
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). Newbury’s median household income is $116,477; among the 6,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$146K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Newbury adults…
Newbury runs below NH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.4% of Newbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Care in and near Newbury
No hospital or community health center in Newbury 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 Newbury; ≈ 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.
41 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Newbury adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Newbury does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 Newbury adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Newbury and the towns around it
Newbury’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | A | 31.7% | 9.7% | 8.4% | ZIP 03255 |
| Sutton | A | 32.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford | A | 33.6% | 9.5% | 10.4% | ZIP 03221 |
| New London | A+ | 27.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | ZIP 03257 |
| Sunapee | B+ | 33.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Goshen | — | — | — | — | |
| Bradford | — | — | — | — |
Goshen: not graded. Bradford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newbury adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newbury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newbury is better than New Hampshire on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Newbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newbury | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%10.5–15.4 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%26.9–36.5 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.6–38.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.5–40.2 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.9–35 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.3%11.2–13.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%4.9–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%4–5.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.3–10.7 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.2–21.2 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.4–15.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%26.7–33.6 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.4–6 | 6.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80–85.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75%72.6–77.2 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.8%90.3–93.2 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.1–82.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%72.5–78.1 | 69.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.8%79.8–87.1 | 78.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.8–24.7 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26%22.6–29.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.2%4.6–8.1 | 9.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%4.4–7.1 | 8.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.2–4.8 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.1–5.9 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%21.9–29.7 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%9.8–14.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.2–11.7 | 12% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.8–4 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%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 Newbury
Is Newbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A 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 Newbury?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 36.5%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newbury?
New London Hospital in New London, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Newbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–6%), 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 Newbury more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newbury.
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.