Healthcare in Wells, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
24.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.8 mi
Rutland Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saratoga Hospital | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds Of Saratoga | 35.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | 36.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Wells has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.