Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gilman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilman
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Gilman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, Gilman runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gilman
59.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Gilman’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Gilman adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27%), 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 Gilman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gilman adults…
Gilman runs above VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilman 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Gilman
No hospital or community health center in Gilman 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 Gilman; ≈ 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).
How Gilman 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.
14.4% of Gilman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Gilman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg | C | 35.9% | 12.3% | 18.2% | ZIP 05906 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gilman adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilman
Why doesn’t Gilman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilman.
What hospital is closest to Gilman?
Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Gilman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gilman?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Achs - Whitefield in Whitefield, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilman.
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.