Healthcare in Townshend, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Grace Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Springfield Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Townshend has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.