Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wilmot is healthier than 43%
Wilmot differs from New Hampshire on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03287. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilmot
Against towns with similar incomes, Wilmot’s lead shrinks
Wilmot is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 6,060 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$147K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wilmot
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6% across New Hampshire. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. In all, Wilmot runs above New Hampshire on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Wilmot’s likely range; Wilmot’s figures come from ZIP code 03287, 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 Wilmot’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilmot is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 76% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 59%.
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). Wilmot’s median household income is $117,759; among the 6,060 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Wilmot adults…
Wilmot runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wilmot
No hospital or community health center in Wilmot 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 Wilmot; ≈ 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.
26 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilmot adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
How Wilmot adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Wilmot 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.
8.2% of Wilmot adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Wilmot and the towns around it
Wilmot’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot | B+ | 35% | 10.9% | 12% | ZIP 03287 |
| New London | A+ | 27.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | ZIP 03257 |
| Danbury | B+ | 35.7% | 10.6% | 12.7% | ZIP 03230 |
| Warner | A | 33.4% | 9.7% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Andover | A− | 34.7% | 9.9% | 12% | ZIP 03216 |
| Sutton | A | 32.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilmot adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilmot
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilmot is better than New Hampshire on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Wilmot’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilmot | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%13.7–20.3 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.3–15.5 | 11.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.6 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%30.1–40.2 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.8–39.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.7–39.3 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.2–35.2 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.4–9.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.9–13.8 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.1–15 | 10.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.3–26.6 | 20.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.5–16 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%28.2–35.6 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%4.9–9.2 | 6.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.9–83.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69–74.2 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.3–91.2 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.9–81.5 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%67–73.7 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.7–82.2 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25–32.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.3–24.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8–13.4 | 9.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 8.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.9–7.2 | 5.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.4 | 5.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6–10.7 | 6.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25.9–34.5 | 26.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.1–17.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%10.7–15.3 | 12% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 3.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.3–9.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3–4.5 | 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 Wilmot
Is Wilmot a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilmot is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wilmot?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 40.2%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilmot?
New London Hospital in New London, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Wilmot’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilmot have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–9.2%), 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 Wilmot 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 Wilmot.
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.