Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Orange residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orange, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03741. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange
Smoking is more common in Orange
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), vs 10.8% across New Hampshire. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Orange
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 28 adults have had a stroke (3.6%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Conditions ↓
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 Orange’s likely range; Orange’s figures come from ZIP code 03741, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Orange adults…
Orange runs above NH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orange
No hospital or community health center in Orange 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 Orange; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Orange adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Orange 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.
8.9% of Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | B+ | 28.6% | 10.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Canaan | B+ | 28.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP 03741 |
| Grafton | A− | 28.3% | 10.3% | 13.7% | ZIP 03240 |
| Dorchester | — | — | — | — | |
| Groton | — | — | — | — |
Dorchester and Groton: 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 Orange adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Orange
Why doesn’t Orange have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orange.
What hospital is closest to Orange?
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Orange’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 Orange?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthfirst - Canaan in Canaan, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange.
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.