Healthcare in Benson, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
34.5%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.5 mi
Rutland Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Porter Hospital, Inc | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 32.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gifford Medical Center | 34.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 38.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Benson has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.