Where East Dorset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Dorset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Dorset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Dorset
The nearest ER is 25 miles from East Dorset
The closest emergency room is Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 24.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Springfield Medical Care Systems is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Arthritis runs high in East Dorset
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.1%), vs 27.8% across Vermont. Conditions ↓
Fewer East Dorset adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 16 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 East Dorset’s likely range.
Care in and near East Dorset
No hospital or community health center in East Dorset 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 East Dorset; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of East Dorset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Out of every 100 East Dorset adults…
East Dorset runs above VT on 2 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of East Dorset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How East Dorset adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, East Dorset does better than Vermont.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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East Dorset and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Dorset adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Dorset
Why doesn’t East Dorset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Dorset.
What hospital is closest to East Dorset?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 24.7 miles in a straight line from East Dorset’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 East Dorset?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Dorset.
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.