Healthcare in Brattleboro, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.8%
8.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.6%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 5.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Baystate Franklin Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Brattleboro has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.