ZIP code
03442
in Bennington, New HampshirePopulation 1,588
55.63/ 100
Ranked #8,705 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 27%)
Ranked #179 of 243 New Hampshire ZIPs (bottom 26%)
Ranked #27 of 34 Manchester-Nashua, NH ZIPs (bottom 21%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
42.3%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
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 ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
16.4 mi
in the top 7.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.1%
in the top 10.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
14.5 mi
in the top 12.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Bennington, New Hampshire (ZIP 03442) stands in the top 27% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,705th) and the bottom 26% of New Hampshire (179th).
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: distance to a hazardous-chemical facility stands in the top 7.0% nationally. Modeled extreme heat sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise resides at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled tree cover stands in the top 13.8% nationally, poverty sits in the bottom 14.2% nationally, and modeled expected annual loss resides in the bottom 14.7% nationally. Modeled humid heat stands in the bottom 16% nationally. By contrast, modeled arsenic sits in the top 1.3% nationally, slow internet speeds resides in the top 10.1% nationally, and distance to a community health center stands in the top 12.8% nationally.
For clarity, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. ZIP 03043, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area.
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 69%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 74%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 43%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 26%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 12%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 28%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 8%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 58%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 27%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 3%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 24%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 30%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
healthier than 27%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
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
03043
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 56.50
Closest healthier
03047
New Hampshireshares a border
Score 56.57
Similar health profile
16440
Pennsylvania98% similar profile
Score 55.41
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 | 27.7% | 25.3–30.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.3% | 30.6–35.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.3% | 8.5–10.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 9.9–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.6–8.0 |
| Depression among adults | 23.1% | 20.4–25.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.8% | 8.6–11.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.2% | 32.5–37.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.1% | 30.7–39.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.6% | 7.9–11.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.7% | 5.1–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.2% | 74.5–79.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.7% | 74.7–80.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.0% | 86.1–89.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.2% | 66.5–73.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.8% | 64.8–70.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.6% | 72.3–82.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.2% | 14.0–18.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.6% | 10.1–15.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.9% | 19.4–26.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.8% | 30.8–39.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.9% | 13.4–18.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.4% | 14.4–18.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.4% | 10.9–14.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.2% | 11.2–15.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.4% | 24.0–30.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.2–8.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.9% | 10.2–13.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.8–3.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.5–4.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.3% | 20.2–26.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 8.3–13.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.7% | 5.8–9.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.3–10.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 5.1–7.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.5% | 29.1–36.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.3% | 5.2–7.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 6.7% (2.0–13.3%) n=243 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (2.2–14.5%) n=242 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.5% (1.3–9.8%) n=243 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 33.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 38.8% (21.4–60.3%) n=243 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.8% (0.0–6.0%) n=243 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.5% (0.0–8.4%) n=243 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.9% (85.7–99.0%) n=243 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 34.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.1% (17.2–36.4%) n=243 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 86.0% (62.6–96.9%) n=243 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–3.1%) n=243 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.1% (0.5–7.1%) n=243 |
| Single-parent households | 54.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 60.9% (46.9–76.5%) n=243 |
| Population 65+ | 15.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.1% (15.1–37.1%) n=243 |
| Median age | 42.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 47.1 yr (38.4–58.4) n=243 |
| Median household income | $83,875 | $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 | $1,292 | $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 | 80.1 yr ± 1.40 | 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 1.40 years of 80.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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