Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Norwich is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Norwich beats Vermont on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05055, 05001. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwich
Norwich is the healthiest town in Vermont we grade
Out of 71 Vermont towns with a Health Grade, Norwich comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Norwich keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Norwich is an active town
Only 13.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 18.9% across Vermont. The town has 100 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Norwich adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.2% across Vermont. Habits ↓
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 Norwich’s likely range; Norwich’s figures come from ZIP codes 05055, 05001, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Norwich’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwich is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #1 of 71 in Vermont. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 95%.
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). Norwich’s median household income is $140,313; among the 3,535 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$175K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norwich adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
100 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Norwich adults…
Norwich runs below VT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Norwich
No hospital or community health center in Norwich 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 Norwich; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Norwich adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Norwich does better than Vermont.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Norwich adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Norwich and the towns around it
Norwich has the best Health Grade of the 7 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norwich adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norwich
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norwich is better than Vermont on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Norwich’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norwich | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.9%8.2–11.9 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 12.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–14 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.3%21.4–29.8 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 8.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29%26.1–32.3 | 31.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.9–35.2 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.5–29 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.5–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.3–6.7 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%5.3–9 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13.9%11.3–16.9 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.6–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%24.7–32.9 | 28.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%2.9–4.9 | 6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72.2–78.2 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.1%73.4–78.7 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.8–91.7 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.1–80.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.1%72.5–79.5 | 69.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.8–82.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.8–28 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%15.8–20.4 | 22% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%5.2–6.7 | 9.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.4–7 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%4–4.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.7–7.4 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.6%16.8–22.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.7%6.5–9.4 | 11% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.7%7.4–10.3 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.4 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–3.1 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Norwich
Is Norwich a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwich is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Norwich?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 29.8%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norwich?
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Norwich’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Norwich have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–4.9%), 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 Norwich more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwich.
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.