Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Hampshire, Raymond is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Raymond trails New Hampshire on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03077. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raymond
New Hampshire sets a high bar
Raymond is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 12% of the 126 New Hampshire towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Raymond scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Raymond’s B+, from Candia (A−) to Chester (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Raymond
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.4%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.4%) and housing insecurity (9.9% vs 8.1%) are higher too. 8.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Raymond’s lead shrinks
Raymond is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 7,901 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Raymond
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), 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 Raymond’s likely range; Raymond’s figures come from ZIP code 03077, 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 Raymond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #111 of 126 in New Hampshire. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Raymond’s median household income is $104,597; among the 7,901 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Raymond and the towns around it
Raymond’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | B+ | 35.1% | 10.2% | 14.2% | ZIP 03077 |
| Chester | A | 31.3% | 8.3% | 10% | ZIP 03036 |
| Raymond | — | — | — | — | |
| Fremont | A | 32.6% | 9.4% | 11.4% | ZIP 03044 |
| Epping | A− | 33% | 9.1% | 11.8% | ZIP 03042 |
| Candia | A− | 32.7% | 9.8% | 12% | ZIP 03034 |
Raymond: 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.
8.9% of Raymond 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.
33 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Raymond adults…
Raymond runs above NH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Raymond
1 community health center in Raymond, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Raymond; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raymond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Raymond adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Raymond 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 Raymond adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Raymond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Raymond is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Raymond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Raymond | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.2 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%30.2–39.6 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%33–39 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.6–39.5 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.1–30.2 | 27.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.3 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.3–9.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.9–16.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.7–26.1 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.5–18.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.7–39.7 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–8.9 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.1–80.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%62.1–68.1 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.3 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.4–78.1 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63–70.6 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%71.4–81.8 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.5–33.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.1–24.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.3–14.7 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8.2 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.2–10.7 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.6–30.9 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12–15.4 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Raymond
Is Raymond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #111 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Raymond?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 39.6%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Raymond?
Elliot Hospital in Manchester, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Raymond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Raymond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.9%), 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 Raymond 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 Raymond.
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.