Photo: Spongetastic69 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Rye is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Rye differs from New Hampshire on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03870, 03871. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rye
Rye keeps up with checkups
It beats New Hampshire on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (74.6% vs 68.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high blood pressure run high in Rye
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 9.8% across New Hampshire. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (38.7%), vs 33% across New Hampshire. In all, Rye runs above New Hampshire on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and cancer and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Rye adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.1% vs 30.6%), frequent mental distress (12% vs 15.3%), lack of emotional support (16.9% vs 21.6%) and depression (20.1% vs 22.7%) all run below New Hampshire. Mind & connection ↓
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 Rye’s likely range; Rye’s figures come from ZIP codes 03870, 03871, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Rye’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rye is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #12 of 126 in New Hampshire. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 83%.
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). Rye’s median household income is $140,655; among the 3,503 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$176K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rye adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Rye adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Rye does better than New Hampshire.
1 in 4 Rye 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.
Out of every 100 Rye adults…
Rye runs below NH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Rye is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rye as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Rye
No hospital or community health center in Rye 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 Rye; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.6% of Rye adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Rye and the towns around it
Rye’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | A+ | 29.7% | 9.8% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
| New Castle | — | — | — | — | |
| North Hampton | A | 30% | 9.7% | 8.5% | ZIP 03862 |
| Portsmouth | A+ | 29.7% | 8% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Greenland | A+ | 30.2% | 8.6% | 8.4% | ZIP 03840 |
New Castle: 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 Rye adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rye
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rye is better than New Hampshire on 18 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Rye’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rye | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%9.9–13.9 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.6 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.5 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.2–34 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.4–41.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37.3–43.8 | 35.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.9%28–33.5 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.9%11.8–14.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.5 | 6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.5–8 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6–9.7 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.2–20.5 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.6–15.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%26.9–34.3 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.2–5.3 | 6.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.9–84.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.6%72.1–77 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.7%91.5–93.8 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.5–83.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.1%71.8–78.3 | 69.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%75.1–84.3 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.6–22.6 | 22.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 25.1%22–28.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.9%14.4–19.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%4.6–7.4 | 9.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.9%4–6 | 8.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3–4.3 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6%2.6–4.8 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%20.3–26.8 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%8.9–12.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 12% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.1 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Rye
Is Rye a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rye is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #12 of 126 in New Hampshire. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rye?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 34%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rye?
Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Rye’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rye have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–5.3%), 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 Rye more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rye.
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.