Strafford County
New HampshireFIPS 33017
Pop. 130,8892 HospitalsSVI 0.18RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Strafford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.1% | 8.1% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 31.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.6% | 6.7% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.6 | 9.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,468.251 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
81
Primary Care Physicians
60.8 per 100k
290
NPs & PAs
217.6 per 100k
101
Dentists
253
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$10,626.97
Medicare Per Capita
1794.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Strafford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.1% | — | |
| Depression | 26.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | — | |
| COPD | 6.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 14.7% | — | |
| Disability | 26.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 19.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.18
Socioeconomic Status0.21
Household Composition & Disability0.01
Minority Status & Language0.34
Housing Type & Transportation0.73
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Strafford County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | Rochester | 122 | |
| Wentworth-douglass Hospital | Dover | 178 |
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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.