Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Brownington is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Brownington trails Vermont on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownington
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Brownington
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Brownington runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brownington
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.3%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (8.4% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Brownington
62.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). 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 Brownington’s likely range; Brownington’s figures come from ZIP code 05860, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Brownington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brownington is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Brownington’s median household income is $75,556; among the 10,838 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brownington adults…
Brownington runs above VT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Brownington residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Brownington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brownington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Brownington
No hospital or community health center in Brownington 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 Brownington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Brownington adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Brownington runs above Vermont.
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Brownington and the towns around it
Brownington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownington | C+ | 34.7% | 11.4% | 15.8% | ZIP 05860 |
| Barton | B | 32.9% | 11.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Coventry | C+ | 34.9% | 11.6% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Derby | B− | 33.9% | 11.1% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brownington adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brownington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brownington is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Brownington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brownington | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.5–23.2 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–18 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%29.5–40.5 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.5–40.8 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.7–38.9 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.7–34 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.9–21.3 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.3–18.4 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.1–29.1 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.3–40.5 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.8–9 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.2–81.6 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.6–66.2 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.7 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76–81.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.2–70.6 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.5–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.7–29.5 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.6–27.9 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.9–12.6 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.3–36.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.2 | 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 Brownington
Is Brownington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brownington is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brownington?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 40.5%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brownington?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Brownington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brownington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9%), 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 Brownington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownington.
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.