Healthcare in Essex Junction, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.2%
12.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.6%
5.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
28.5%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.7%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Copley Hospital | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Porter Hospital, Inc | 34.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Essex Junction has an obesity rate of 23.2%, which is 12.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.