Photo: Mark Barry from Md, Vt, Ny. · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, North Bennington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
North Bennington differs from Vermont on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Bennington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Bennington
Mental distress runs high in North Bennington
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.3%), vs 15.9% across Vermont. Depression is above the state too: 32.7%, vs 26.5% across Vermont. Mind & connection ↓
North Bennington is older than Vermont, yet healthier on chronic conditions
North Bennington runs below Vermont on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (7.2% vs 9.9%), diabetes (6.7% vs 8.8%) and arthritis (21.4% vs 27.8%). That’s despite an older population: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Vermont 21%). Conditions ↓
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 North Bennington’s likely range.
What’s behind North Bennington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bennington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). North Bennington’s median household income is $68,571; among the 10,400 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Bennington adults…
North Bennington runs below VT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
North Bennington is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Bennington as about how healthy they are.
How North Bennington adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Bennington runs above Vermont.
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Care in and near North Bennington
No hospital or community health center in North Bennington 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 North Bennington; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Bennington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of North Bennington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
North Bennington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bennington | A− | 26.3% | 6.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Bennington adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Bennington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Bennington is better than Vermont on 9 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside North Bennington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Bennington | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.5–16.7 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.6 | 12.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%16.9–23.7 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%21.9–31 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.2%22.6–27.8 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.3%22.7–27.9 | 32.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.3–23.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.1–12.2 | 10.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%7.5–11.6 | 11.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%14.5–21.9 | 18.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.9–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%27.2–35.8 | 28.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.5–8.8 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69–76.5 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68–74 | 69.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.6%73.2–81.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%68–73.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%70.2–77.2 | 69.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%71–82.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.7%28.8–36.9 | 26.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%24.3–33.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%7.8–11.1 | 11% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%12.4–19.4 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.8 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.4–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 North Bennington
Is North Bennington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bennington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Bennington?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 31%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Bennington?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 3.7 miles in a straight line from North Bennington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Bennington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–8.8%), 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 North Bennington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Bennington.
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.