Healthcare in Waterbury, VT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.9%

10.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.4%

4.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.7%

5.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

5.5pp 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

29.5%

Arthritis

23.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.8%

Mobility

7.4%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

5.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.0 mi

Copley Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Copley Hospital	15.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Central Vermont Medical Center	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Gifford Medical Center	25.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Porter Hospital, Inc	31.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Waterbury has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% 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.