Healthcare in Bakersfield, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.8%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.5 mi
Copley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Country Hospital And Health Center | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | 44.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Bakersfield has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5.