Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Manchester Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manchester Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manchester Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester Center
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Manchester Center
The closest emergency room is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Springfield Medical Care Systems is closer (9.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Manchester Center
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.2%), vs 27.8% across Vermont. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.9% across Vermont. Conditions ↓
Manchester Center sleeps less
32.9% 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 Manchester Center’s likely range.
Care in and near Manchester Center
No hospital or community health center in Manchester Center 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 Manchester Center; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Manchester Center adults…
Manchester Center runs above VT on 3 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Manchester Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Manchester Center 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.
11.9% of Manchester Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Manchester Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | — | — | — | — |
Manchester: 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 Manchester Center adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manchester Center
Why doesn’t Manchester Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manchester Center.
What hospital is closest to Manchester Center?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Manchester Center’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 Manchester Center?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester Center.
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.