Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pittsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pittsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03592. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsburg
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pittsburg
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), about twice the New Hampshire rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), about twice the New Hampshire rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Pittsburg runs above New Hampshire on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Pittsburg adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 354 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Pittsburg
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 10.8% 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 Pittsburg’s likely range; Pittsburg’s figures come from ZIP code 03592, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pittsburg adults…
Pittsburg runs above NH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pittsburg is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pittsburg as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
354 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Care in and near Pittsburg
No hospital or community health center in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg; ≈ 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 Pittsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Pittsburg adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Pittsburg 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.
11.3% of Pittsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Pittsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | — | — | — | — |
Clarksville: 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 Pittsburg adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pittsburg
Why doesn’t Pittsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pittsburg.
What hospital is closest to Pittsburg?
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Pittsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pittsburg.
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.