Healthcare in South Shaftsbury, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.2%
5.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.2%
5.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
South Shaftsbury has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.