Healthcare in Chester, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Springfield Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hospital | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Valley Regional Hospital | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.