Healthcare in Bristol, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.3%

7.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.1%

1.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.5%

3.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

34.3%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.3%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.6 mi

Porter Hospital, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Porter Hospital, Inc	10.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Gifford Medical Center	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care	24.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Elizabethtown Community Hospital	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Central Vermont Medical Center	31.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Bristol has an obesity rate of 28.3%, which is 7.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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.