Healthcare in Northfield, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.8%

12.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.8%

6.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.4%

5.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp 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

25.6%

Arthritis

19.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.9%

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

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

8.1%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

7.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.4 mi

Central Vermont Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Central Vermont Medical Center	10.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Gifford Medical Center	12.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Copley Hospital	26.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Porter Hospital, Inc	27.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care	35.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Northfield has an obesity rate of 23.8%, which is 12.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 68.1% 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.