Photo: Jared and Corin · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Pomfret residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomfret, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05091, 05067, 05053, 05068. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomfret
Cancer runs high in Pomfret
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 9.9% across Vermont. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Vermont 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pomfret adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Pomfret adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.6% vs 15.9%) and lack of emotional support (18.7% vs 22%) both run below Vermont. Mind & connection ↓
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 Pomfret’s likely range; Pomfret’s figures come from ZIP codes 05091, 05067, 05053, 05068, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pomfret adults…
Pomfret runs below VT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Pomfret is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pomfret as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Pomfret adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
How Pomfret adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Pomfret 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.
Care in and near Pomfret
No hospital or community health center in Pomfret 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 Pomfret; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomfret adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Pomfret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | A+ | 27.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sharon | A | 29.1% | 8.5% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Barnard | A | 28.6% | 9.6% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hartford | A | 28.9% | 9% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgewater | — | — | — | — | |
| Royalton | A− | 29.7% | 9.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
Bridgewater: 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 Pomfret adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomfret
Why doesn’t Pomfret have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pomfret.
What hospital is closest to Pomfret?
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Pomfret’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 Pomfret?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bethel Health Center in Bethel, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomfret.
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.