Healthcare in Whitingham, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.2%
7.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
7.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.8 mi
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 11.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation | 12.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baystate Franklin Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Whitingham has an obesity rate of 28.2%, which is 7.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.