Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Stewartstown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stewartstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03576, 03597. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stewartstown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stewartstown
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Stewartstown runs above New Hampshire on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stewartstown
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Stewartstown adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 20.7% across New Hampshire. There are 57 miles of trails across 3 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 Stewartstown’s likely range; Stewartstown’s figures come from ZIP codes 03576, 03597, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stewartstown adults…
Stewartstown runs above NH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stewartstown 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.
57 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Stewartstown
No hospital or community health center in Stewartstown 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 Stewartstown; ≈ 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 Stewartstown adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Stewartstown 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.
11.5% of Stewartstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Stewartstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Stewartstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Colebrook | C | 37.3% | 14.8% | 16.4% | ZIP 03576 |
| Clarksville | — | — | — | — |
West Stewartstown and 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 Stewartstown adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stewartstown
Why doesn’t Stewartstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stewartstown.
What hospital is closest to Stewartstown?
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Stewartstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stewartstown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coos County Family Dental - Colebrook Site in Colebrook, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stewartstown.
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.