Photo: Harrison Keely · CC BY 4.0Within Vermont, Randolph is healthier than 46% of graded towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Randolph looks like Vermont as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05061, 05060, 05041. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Randolph
Vermont sets a high bar
Randolph is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 46% of the 71 Vermont towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Randolph has a five-star hospital
Gifford Medical Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Randolph’s likely range; Randolph’s figures come from ZIP codes 05061, 05060, 05041, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Randolph’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Randolph is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #39 of 71 in Vermont. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Randolph’s median household income is $76,758; among the 10,821 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Randolph
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Randolph, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Randolph; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Randolph adults…
On every condition, Randolph is about the same as Vermont. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
9.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Randolph adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Randolph 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.
9.6% of Randolph adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Randolph and the towns around it
Randolph’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph | A− | 31.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Tunbridge | B+ | 33.9% | 9.9% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Brookfield | B+ | 32.9% | 10.1% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Braintree | B+ | 32.7% | 10.2% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Bethel | A | 29.9% | 9.8% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Randolph | — | — | — | — | |
| Royalton | A− | 29.7% | 9.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
Randolph: 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 Randolph adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Randolph
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Randolph is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Randolph’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Randolph | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.1–18.7 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.8 | 12.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.2–18.9 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.4–36.7 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10.3 | 8.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.2–34.8 | 31.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29–35.9 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.6–31.4 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.4 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.5–7.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.5 | 10.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.2–14 | 11.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.5–25.4 | 18.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14–19.4 | 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) | 6.2%4.6–8.6 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.1–78 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.5–70.8 | 69.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%80.8–86.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.3–79 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.8–73.7 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.7–80.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.6–30.8 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.4–24 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 9.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.4–30.8 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.4–13.4 | 11% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%10.8–15.7 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 7.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.7 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 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 Randolph
Is Randolph a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Randolph is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #39 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Randolph?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 36.7%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Randolph?
Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Randolph’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Randolph have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–8.6%), 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 Randolph 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 Randolph.
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.