Photo: Mfwills · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Montgomery is healthier than 73%
Montgomery trails Vermont on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05471, 05450, 05476. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montgomery
Dental care lags in Montgomery
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Montgomery
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.1%), vs 28.6% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Montgomery runs above Vermont on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Vermont 21%), and COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Montgomery
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.1%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (11.2% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 18.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Montgomery is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Montgomery is healthier than 40%. Against the 6,873 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
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 Montgomery’s likely range; Montgomery’s figures come from ZIP codes 05471, 05450, 05476, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Montgomery’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montgomery is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Montgomery’s median household income is $53,289; among the 6,873 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montgomery adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Out of every 100 Montgomery adults…
Montgomery runs above VT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Montgomery is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Montgomery as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Montgomery adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near Montgomery
No hospital or community health center in Montgomery 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 Montgomery; ≈ 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Montgomery 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.
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Montgomery and the towns around it
Montgomery’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | C+ | 40.1% | 12.1% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Enosburgh | B | 38.1% | 10.5% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Westfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Lowell | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden | B+ | 30.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Belvidere | — | — | — | — | |
| Richford | C+ | 38.8% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP 05476 |
| Bakersfield | B+ | 36.7% | 9.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Westfield and Belvidere: fewer than 1,000 residents. Lowell: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montgomery adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Montgomery
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Montgomery is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Montgomery’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Montgomery | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.2–23 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–17.9 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34.9–45 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.3–14 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.7–42.5 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.9–39.3 | 32.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33%29.9–36 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.3–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.8–11.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%18.1–25.4 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%12.7–19.5 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%20.5–29.3 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.4–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.9–39.1 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.6–9.4 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.2–80 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.5–63.9 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.9–80.4 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%66.3–73.4 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%66.6–78.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.4–28.7 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.9–25.3 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%10–12.6 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.5–35.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.5–17 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.3–10.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Vermont figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Montgomery
Is Montgomery a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montgomery is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Montgomery?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 45%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Montgomery?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Montgomery’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Montgomery have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–9.4%), against 6% across Vermont.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Montgomery more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montgomery.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.