Healthcare in Worcester, VT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.2%
9.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.2%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
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Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.7 mi
Copley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Hospital | 11.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gifford Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 33.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Littleton Regional Healthcare | 37.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Worcester has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.