Photo: Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Stark residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stark, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03582. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stark
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Stark
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 9.4% across New Hampshire. In all, Stark runs above New Hampshire on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stark
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Stark adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 34 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Stark’s likely range; Stark’s figures come from ZIP code 03582, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stark adults…
Stark runs above NH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stark is an older town: 27% 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 Stark as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Stark
No hospital or community health center in Stark 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 Stark; ≈ 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).
How Stark adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stark runs above New Hampshire.
1 in 3 Stark 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.
14% of Stark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Stark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | C | 37.8% | 13.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Dummer | — | — | — | — | |
| Stratford | — | — | — | — | |
| Milan | B | 35.5% | 11.9% | 13.8% | ZIP 03588 |
Dummer and Stratford: 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 Stark adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stark
Why doesn’t Stark have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stark.
What hospital is closest to Stark?
Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Stark’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 Stark.
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.