Photo: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Vermont, Barton is healthier than 17% of graded towns
Barton differs from Vermont on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05822, 05860, 05875. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barton
Vermont sets a high bar
Barton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, but only 17% of the 71 Vermont towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Barton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Vermont. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Vermont. In all, Barton runs above Vermont on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Barton adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.6%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Barton, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Vermont 31.4%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Barton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Barton is healthier than 61%. Against the 10,130 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Barton’s likely range; Barton’s figures come from ZIP codes 05822, 05860, 05875, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Barton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #59 of 71 in Vermont. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Barton’s median household income is $66,250; among the 10,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Barton adults…
Barton runs above VT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Barton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Barton
1 community health center in Barton, 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 Barton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Barton adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Barton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Barton and the towns around it
Barton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | B | 32.9% | 11.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Brownington | C+ | 34.7% | 11.4% | 15.8% | ZIP 05860 |
| Sutton | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheffield | — | — | — | — | |
| Irasburg | B | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Glover | A− | 31.3% | 10.6% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Westmore | — | — | — | — |
Sutton, Sheffield and Westmore: 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 Barton adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barton is better than Vermont on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Barton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barton | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.1–21.7 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17.4 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%27.7–38.4 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.4 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.2–42.5 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.3–40.8 | 32.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.9–36.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.8–15.9 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11–15.7 | 11.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%20–27.7 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.8–16.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.2–38.3 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5–7.8 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.8–83.5 | 76.1% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62–68.3 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.6–83.9 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.4–74.1 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.2–84.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.1–27.7 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.7–25.6 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.6–35.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13–17.6 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12–15.8 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Vermont figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Barton
Is Barton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #59 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barton?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 38.4%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barton?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Barton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.8%), against 6% across Vermont.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Barton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.