Healthcare in Bennington, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.6%

4.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.5%

7.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

3.8pp 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

32.9%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.0%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	2.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	12.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	22.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	26.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Brattleboro Retreat	26.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Bennington has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.5%, 7.0pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.