ZIP code
03240
in Grafton, New HampshirePopulation 1,354
55.55/ 100
Ranked #8,800 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 27%)
Ranked #181 of 243 New Hampshire ZIPs (bottom 26%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Tree cover
80%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST80thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
11.4 mi
in the top 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
14.9 days/year
in the bottom 11.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
16.7%
in the bottom 27% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS27thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›The read
Grafton, New Hampshire (ZIP 03240) ranks in the top 27% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,800th) and the bottom 26% of New Hampshire (181st).
Several of the strongest readings define how this area looks: modeled tree cover stands in the top 4.9% nationally. Modeled extreme heat sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled obesity resides in the bottom 12.2% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise stands at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled humid heat sits in the bottom 11.5% nationally, and industrial-pollution burden resides in the bottom 11.6% nationally. On the other hand, distance to a nursing home stands in the top 8.7% nationally. Recreation sits at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Housing-cost burden resides in the top 18% nationally. Physicians stands at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs.
For context, industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 03230, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 61%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 78%
11%
Disability
healthier than 68%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 89%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 58%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 31%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 85%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 17%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 26%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 27%
8%
Disability
healthier than 33%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
03222
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 55.34
Closest healthier
03230
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 56.44
Similar health profile
15561
Pennsylvania98% similar profile
Score 55.85
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 30.8% | 27.5–34.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.3% | 30.6–38.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.3% | 9.2–11.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.8% | 9.4–12.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 5.9–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.7% | 6.0–9.4 |
| Depression among adults | 24.1% | 20.8–27.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.3% | 8.8–12.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.4% | 32.7–40.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 28.3% | 23.4–33.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.0–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 15.7% | 13.0–18.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.4% | 5.5–9.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.9% | 73.5–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.5% | 70.7–77.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.0% | 85.7–90.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.2% | 66.0–74.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.5% | 62.1–68.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.7% | 69.4–81.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.3% | 12.7–18.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.7% | 10.6–17.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 21.7% | 17.5–26.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.3% | 28.7–38.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.3% | 13.1–19.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.7% | 13.6–18.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.2–15.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.2% | 11.0–15.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.6% | 23.4–32.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.9% | 6.8–9.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.2% | 6.0–8.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.8% | 10.4–15.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.6% | 2.9–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.6–5.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.0% | 18.4–25.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 7.9–13.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 5.6–10.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 6.8–10.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.3% | 5.0–7.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.9% | 26.7–35.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.0% | 4.8–7.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.7% (2.0–13.3%) n=243 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (2.2–14.5%) n=242 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.5% (1.3–9.8%) n=243 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 24.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 38.8% (21.4–60.3%) n=243 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.8% (0.0–6.0%) n=243 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.5% (0.0–8.4%) n=243 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.9% (85.7–99.0%) n=243 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 34.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.1% (17.2–36.4%) n=243 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 86.0% (62.6–96.9%) n=243 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–3.1%) n=243 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.1% (0.5–7.1%) n=243 |
| Single-parent households | 66.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 60.9% (46.9–76.5%) n=243 |
| Population 65+ | 21.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.1% (15.1–37.1%) n=243 |
| Median age | 43.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 47.1 yr (38.4–58.4) n=243 |
| Median household income | $81,563 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $98,684 ($67,733–$147,723) n=235 |
| Median home value | $267,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $371,500 ($252,560–$570,440) n=237 |
| Median gross rent | $1,243 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,360 ($1,037–$1,893) n=197 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.3 yr ± 1.88 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 81.2 yr (78.0–85.7) n=242 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.88 years of 83.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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