Mountain View Stock Farm · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Benson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05743, 05731. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benson
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Benson
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 37.3% of adults have obesity, vs 28.6% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Benson runs above Vermont on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Benson
62% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 12.6% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
More Benson adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.5%), vs 18.9% 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 Benson’s likely range; Benson’s figures come from ZIP codes 05743, 05731, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Benson adults…
Benson runs above VT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Benson
No hospital or community health center in Benson 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 Benson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Benson 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.
14% of Benson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Benson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell | A | 29.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Castleton | A− | 32.9% | 8.8% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fair Haven | B− | 37.3% | 10.6% | 14.9% | ZIP 05743 |
| West Haven | — | — | — | — |
West Haven: 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 Benson adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Benson
Why doesn’t Benson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benson.
What hospital is closest to Benson?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Benson’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 Benson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Castleton Family Health Center/Chcrr Admin in Bomoseen, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benson.
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.