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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newington
Newington is older than New Hampshire, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Newington runs below New Hampshire on COPD (4.8% vs 6.2%), heart disease (5% vs 6%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). That’s despite an older population: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Newington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Hampshire. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Newington is an active town
Only 16.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. Habits ↓
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 Newington’s likely range; Newington’s figures come from ZIP code 03801, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newington adults…
Newington runs below NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newington is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newington as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Newington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
8.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Newington
No hospital or community health center in Newington 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 Newington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Newington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newington does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 Newington 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.
Newington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | A | 28.1% | 4.4% | 7.8% | ZIP 03824 |
| Greenland | A+ | 30.2% | 8.6% | 8.4% | ZIP 03840 |
| Portsmouth | A+ | 29.7% | 8% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Dover | A | 31.8% | 7.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newington adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newington
Why doesn’t Newington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newington.
What hospital is closest to Newington?
Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Newington’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 Newington?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newington.
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.