Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Beecher Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beecher Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beecher Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beecher Falls
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Beecher Falls
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, Beecher Falls runs above Vermont on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Beecher Falls adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.6%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Beecher Falls
60.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Beecher Falls’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Beecher Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Beecher Falls adults…
Beecher Falls 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beecher Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Beecher Falls
No hospital or community health center in Beecher Falls itself. These are the nearest.
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 Beecher Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Beecher Falls 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Beecher Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Beecher Falls 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beecher Falls adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beecher Falls
Why doesn’t Beecher Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beecher Falls.
What hospital is closest to Beecher Falls?
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Beecher Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Beecher Falls?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coos County Family Dental - Colebrook Site in Colebrook, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beecher Falls.
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.