Healthcare in Dorset, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

5.9pp 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

38.3%

Arthritis

37.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

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

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.0%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

9.9%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

6.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

25.3 mi

Grace Cottage Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Grace Cottage Hospital	25.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	27.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Rutland Regional Medical Center	27.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Glens Falls Hospital	27.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Springfield Hospital	32.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓

Dorset has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.