Where Newbury residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newbury, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newbury
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Newbury
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), 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, Newbury runs above Vermont on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Newbury adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.4%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Newbury, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Vermont 31.4%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. 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 Newbury’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newbury adults…
Newbury runs above VT on 10 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Newbury
1 community health center in Newbury, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Newbury; ≈ 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).
How Newbury adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Newbury does better than Vermont.
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.
10.7% of Newbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Newbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | B | 34% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newbury adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newbury
Why doesn’t Newbury have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newbury.
What hospital is closest to Newbury?
Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Newbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newbury?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is LRHC Newbury in Newbury, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newbury.
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.