Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Northumberland is healthier than 81%
Northumberland differs from New Hampshire on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03582, 03584. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northumberland
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Northumberland
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 9.4% across New Hampshire. In all, Northumberland runs above New Hampshire on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Northumberland
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Northumberland adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.8%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 12 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Northumberland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Northumberland is healthier than 28%. Against the 2,469 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%. 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 Northumberland’s likely range; Northumberland’s figures come from ZIP codes 03582, 03584, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Northumberland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northumberland is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Northumberland’s median household income is $40,268; among the 2,469 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Northumberland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Northumberland adults…
Northumberland runs above NH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northumberland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Northumberland
No hospital or community health center in Northumberland 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 Northumberland; ≈ 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 Northumberland adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Northumberland 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.
12.6% of Northumberland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Northumberland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | C | 37.8% | 13.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Stark | — | — | — | — | |
| Lancaster | B− | 35.9% | 12.5% | 14.2% | ZIP 03584 |
| Stratford | — | — | — | — |
Stark and Stratford: 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 Northumberland adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northumberland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northumberland is better than New Hampshire on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Northumberland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northumberland | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19–25.1 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.2–19.4 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%32.1–43.8 | 31.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.6 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.1–42.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.8–42.4 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%31.2–37.7 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 10.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.3–22.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.3–19.7 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25.5–34.2 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.8–17.1 | 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) | 8.9%7.1–11 | 6.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75–81.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.3–62.3 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.9–88.7 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77–82.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%61.8–70.4 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.8–79.7 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.8–27.4 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%28.4–37 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.3–27.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.5–17.8 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.2–13 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.3–15.4 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.9–40.3 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.3–19.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.9–18 | 12% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.8 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.5 | 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 Northumberland
Is Northumberland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northumberland is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Northumberland?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 43.8%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northumberland?
Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Northumberland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Northumberland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11%), 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 Northumberland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northumberland.
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.