Belknap County
New HampshireFIPS 33001
Pop. 63,7051 HospitalSVI 0.15RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Belknap County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.1% | 8.1% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 30.3% | 31.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.9% | 6.7% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 9.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,596.411 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
27
Primary Care Physicians
41.5 per 100k
95
NPs & PAs
146.1 per 100k
45
Dentists
51
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$11,044.95
Medicare Per Capita
1683.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Belknap County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.5% | — | |
| Depression | 23.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.1% | — | |
| Disability | 28.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 20.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.15
Socioeconomic Status0.20
Household Composition & Disability0.23
Minority Status & Language0.11
Housing Type & Transportation0.22
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Belknap County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Hospital- Laconia | Laconia | 143 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.