Photo: Nheyob · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Old Bennington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Bennington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Bennington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Bennington
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Old Bennington
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.3% across Vermont. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 13%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Old Bennington runs above Vermont on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Old Bennington, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Vermont 31.4%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Old Bennington keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.4% vs 76.1%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 85.9%). 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 Old Bennington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Bennington adults…
Old Bennington runs above VT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Bennington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Old Bennington
No hospital or community health center in Old 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 Old 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Old Bennington adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
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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.
14.6% of Old Bennington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Old Bennington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | — | — | — | — |
Bennington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Bennington adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Bennington
Why doesn’t Old Bennington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Bennington.
What hospital is closest to Old Bennington?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Old Bennington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Old Bennington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, VT in Bennington, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old 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. 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.