Nichols House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Barre residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barre, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05641, 05654, 05678. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barre
Making ends meet is harder in Barre
1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food (11.4%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (7.8% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Barre
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.2% across Vermont. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Vermont figure falls outside Barre’s likely range; Barre’s figures come from ZIP codes 05641, 05654, 05678, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Barre adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
Out of every 100 Barre adults…
Barre runs above VT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Barre
1 hospital in Barre, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Barre; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barre adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Barre adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Barre and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre | B− | 31.8% | 11.1% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Williamstown | B+ | 32.7% | 8.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Berlin | A | 26.8% | 8.7% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| South Barre | — | — | — | — | |
| Orange | B+ | 30.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Montpelier | A+ | 25.9% | 8.7% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Graniteville | — | — | — | — | |
| East Barre | — | — | — | — |
South Barre and East Barre: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Graniteville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barre adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barre
Why doesn’t Barre have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barre.
What hospital is closest to Barre?
Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Barre’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barre?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Barre Dental Clinic in Barre, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barre.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Vermont figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.