Healthcare in Wardsboro, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
32.9%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.8%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Grace Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 5.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 15.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Springfield Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Wardsboro has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.