Healthcare in Barre, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.8%

4.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.6%

7.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.4%

Arthritis

30.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Central Vermont Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Central Vermont Medical Center	2.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Gifford Medical Center	18.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Copley Hospital	23.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cottage Hospital	34.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Porter Hospital, Inc	36.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Barre has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.6%, 7.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.