Healthcare in Waitsfield, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.6%

10.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.2%

2.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.8%

3.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.9%

6.7pp 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

35.2%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.3%

Mobility

9.9%

Cognitive

9.5%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.2 mi

Gifford Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gifford Medical Center	16.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Central Vermont Medical Center	18.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Porter Hospital, Inc	21.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Copley Hospital	26.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care	27.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Waitsfield has an obesity rate of 25.6%, which is 10.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.