Where East Poultney residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Poultney, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Poultney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Poultney
Obesity, arthritis and heart disease run high in East Poultney
1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.6%), vs 28.6% across Vermont. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.6%), vs 27.8% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, East Poultney runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Poultney, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Vermont 31.4%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer East Poultney adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 14 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 Poultney’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Poultney adults…
East Poultney runs above VT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Poultney adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of East Poultney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near East Poultney
No hospital or community health center in East Poultney 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 Poultney; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How East Poultney 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.
East Poultney and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultney | B+ | 35.1% | 8.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Poultney adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Poultney
Why doesn’t East Poultney 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 Poultney.
What hospital is closest to East Poultney?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 13.9 miles in a straight line from East Poultney’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 Poultney?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Castleton Family Health Center/Chcrr Admin in Bomoseen, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Poultney.
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.