Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Coventry is healthier than 64%
Coventry trails Vermont on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05855, 05860, 05825. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coventry
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Coventry
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Coventry runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coventry adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.9%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Coventry
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.3%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (7.9% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Coventry is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Coventry is healthier than 40%. Against the 8,744 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 64%. 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 Coventry’s likely range; Coventry’s figures come from ZIP codes 05855, 05860, 05825, 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 Coventry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coventry is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Coventry’s median household income is $59,342; among the 8,744 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Coventry adults…
Coventry runs above VT on 8 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.
5.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Coventry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near Coventry
No hospital or community health center in Coventry 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 Coventry; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coventry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Coventry adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Coventry runs above Vermont.
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Coventry and the towns around it
Coventry’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | C+ | 34.9% | 11.6% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Newport | B+ | 32.6% | 10.4% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Brownington | C+ | 34.7% | 11.4% | 15.8% | ZIP 05860 |
| Derby | B− | 33.9% | 11.1% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Irasburg | B | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Newport | C | 35.5% | 11.9% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coventry adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coventry
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coventry is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Coventry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coventry | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18.1–23.8 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%29.5–40.6 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.4 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.7–41.1 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.8–39 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.9–34.1 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.4–18 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.6–19 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.9–30.2 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.3–39.5 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.6 | 6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.1–81.4 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.1–66.5 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.3–86.4 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.1–81.6 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.9–71 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.9–82.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.4–29.1 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.4–27.6 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%11–13.9 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%15.1–18.7 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.8–37 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.3–17.7 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14–18.2 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.3–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Coventry
Is Coventry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coventry is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coventry?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 40.6%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coventry?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Coventry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coventry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.6%), 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 Coventry 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 Coventry.
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.