Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Hampshire, Pittsfield is healthier than 10% of graded towns
Pittsfield differs from New Hampshire on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03263. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsfield
New Hampshire sets a high bar
Pittsfield is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but only 10% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Pittsfield scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Pittsfield’s B, from Strafford (A−) to Chichester (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pittsfield
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.9%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.4%) and no reliable transportation (7.5% vs 5.6%) are higher too. 10.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Pittsfield
62.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Pittsfield’s likely range; Pittsfield’s figures come from ZIP code 03263, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Pittsfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsfield is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #114 of 126 in New Hampshire. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Pittsfield’s median household income is $74,318; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Pittsfield and the towns around it
Pittsfield’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | B | 36.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% | ZIP 03263 |
| Chichester | A | 33% | 8.7% | 9.9% | ZIP 03258 |
| Epsom | A | 33.1% | 9.6% | 10.5% | ZIP 03234 |
| Barnstead | A− | 30.4% | 9.2% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Northwood | A | 32.1% | 8.9% | 10.8% | ZIP 03261 |
| Strafford | A− | 34.5% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ZIP 03884 |
Pittsfield: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Pittsfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pittsfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Pittsfield adults…
Pittsfield runs below NH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pittsfield
No hospital or community health center in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield; ≈ 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.
37 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Pittsfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pittsfield runs above New Hampshire.
1 in 3 Pittsfield 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pittsfield adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pittsfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pittsfield is better than New Hampshire on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Pittsfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pittsfield | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.1–20.2 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–19.9 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%31.3–41.1 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.6–35.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.8–35.8 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.8–30.9 | 27.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.7–16.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.9–16.9 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.8–26.7 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13–18 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%32–39.8 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.7–10.3 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–80.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59.7–65.5 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.2–77.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63.5–70.2 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.9–83.6 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.4–28.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.5–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.7–27.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%10.6–15.5 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.8 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%27–34.2 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.1–17.2 | 12% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Pittsfield
Is Pittsfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsfield is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #114 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsfield?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 41.1%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pittsfield?
Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Pittsfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pittsfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.3%), 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 Pittsfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pittsfield.
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.