Where Jamaica residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jamaica, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05343, 05359, 05155. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamaica
Jamaica is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Jamaica with the state. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Jamaica
The closest emergency room is Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, 22.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Springfield Medical Care Systems is closer (9.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Jamaica’s likely range; Jamaica’s figures come from ZIP codes 05343, 05359, 05155, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jamaica adults…
Jamaica runs above VT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Jamaica is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jamaica as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Jamaica
No hospital or community health center in Jamaica 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 Jamaica; ≈ 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.
32 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamaica adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Jamaica 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.
13.4% of Jamaica adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Jamaica 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jamaica adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jamaica
Why doesn’t Jamaica have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jamaica.
What hospital is closest to Jamaica?
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Jamaica’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 Jamaica?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamaica.
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.