Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Where Groton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Groton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05046. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groton
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Groton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 9 adults have diabetes (10.6%), vs 8.8% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, Groton runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Groton adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.1%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Groton sleeps less
33.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 28.6% 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 Groton’s likely range; Groton’s figures come from ZIP code 05046, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Groton adults…
Groton 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.
24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Groton
No hospital or community health center in Groton 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 Groton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Groton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Groton 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.
11.6% of Groton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Groton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryegate | B+ | 31.7% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Topsham | B+ | 33.3% | 9.4% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Marshfield | A− | 28.7% | 10% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Peacham | — | — | — | — | |
| Plainfield | A− | 28.5% | 9.8% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Orange | B+ | 30.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
Peacham: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groton adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Groton
Why doesn’t Groton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Groton.
What hospital is closest to Groton?
Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Groton’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 Groton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Health Center in Plainfield, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Groton.
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.