Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Where Newark residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newark, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05871, 05837. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Newark
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Newark runs above Vermont on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Newark adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.8%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Newark
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% 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 Newark’s likely range; Newark’s figures come from ZIP codes 05871, 05837, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newark adults…
Newark 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.
14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Newark
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Newark 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.
16.1% of Newark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Newark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmore | — | — | — | — | |
| East Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Brighton | B− | 33.2% | 11.9% | 15.2% | ZIP 05846 |
| Burke | B | 32.4% | 11.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sutton | — | — | — | — |
Westmore, East Haven and Sutton: 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 Newark adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newark
Why doesn’t Newark have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newark.
What hospital is closest to Newark?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Newark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newark?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Island Pond Health Center in Island Pond, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newark.
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.