Healthcare in Brandon, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.0%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Porter Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Hospital, Inc | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Gifford Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 38.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| White River Jct Va Medical Center | 38.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Brandon has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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.