Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Where Kirby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kirby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05824, 05851, 05832. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kirby
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kirby
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Vermont. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Vermont. In all, Kirby runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Kirby adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Kirby
61.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Kirby’s likely range; Kirby’s figures come from ZIP codes 05824, 05851, 05832, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kirby adults…
Kirby 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.
8.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Kirby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Kirby
No hospital or community health center in Kirby 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 Kirby; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Kirby 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.
15.2% of Kirby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Kirby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | B | 32.4% | 11.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lyndon | B+ | 30.7% | 9.6% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Victory | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Johnsbury | B | 31.9% | 10.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Concord | C | 34.8% | 12.5% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Victory: 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 Kirby adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kirby
Why doesn’t Kirby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kirby.
What hospital is closest to Kirby?
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in Saint Johnsbury, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Kirby’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 Kirby?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Concord Health Center in Concord, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kirby.
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.