Photo: SayCheeeeeese · Public domainWhere Tilton Northfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tilton Northfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tilton Northfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tilton Northfield
COPD and heart disease run high in Tilton Northfield
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Tilton Northfield runs above New Hampshire on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tilton Northfield
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (11.8%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. No reliable transportation (6.9% vs 5.6%) is higher too. 9.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Tilton Northfield
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), 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 Tilton Northfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tilton Northfield adults…
Tilton Northfield runs above NH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tilton Northfield is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tilton Northfield as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Tilton Northfield 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Tilton Northfield
No hospital or community health center in Tilton Northfield 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 Tilton Northfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tilton Northfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Tilton Northfield adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
1 in 3 Tilton Northfield 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.
Tilton Northfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilton · Northfield | B+ | 33.7% | 10.3% | 13.8% | ZIP 03276 |
| Franklin | B+ | 35% | 9.8% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tilton Northfield adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tilton Northfield
Why doesn’t Tilton Northfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tilton Northfield.
What hospital is closest to Tilton Northfield?
Concord Hospital- Franklin in Franklin, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Tilton Northfield’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 Tilton Northfield?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthfirst - Franklin HQ in Franklin, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tilton Northfield.
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.