Where Norton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05907. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Norton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Vermont. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.3% across Vermont. In all, Norton runs above Vermont on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Norton adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.1%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 59 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Norton
62.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Norton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Norton’s likely range; Norton’s figures come from ZIP code 05907, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Norton adults…
Norton runs above VT on 9 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.
59 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Norton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Norton
No hospital or community health center in Norton 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 Norton; ≈ 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 Norton 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.
16.3% of Norton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Norton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | — | — | — | — |
Holland: 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 Norton adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norton
Why doesn’t Norton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norton.
What hospital is closest to Norton?
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Norton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norton.
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.