Photo: redjar · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ripton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ripton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripton
Getting around is a barrier for more Ripton adults
1 in 12 adults lack reliable transportation (8.4%), vs 6.4% across Vermont. Everyday needs ↓
Ripton is older than Vermont, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Ripton runs below Vermont on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (7.6% vs 9.9%), diabetes (6.8% vs 8.8%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.3%). That’s despite an older population: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Vermont 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Ripton’s likely range; Ripton’s figures come from ZIP code 05766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ripton adults…
Ripton runs below VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ripton is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ripton 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.
11.3% of Ripton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near Ripton
No hospital or community health center in Ripton 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 Ripton; ≈ 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.
57 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ripton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Ripton 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.
Ripton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | A | 28.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln · Bristol | A | 29.1% | 8.5% | 11.2% | ZIP 05443 |
| Granville | — | — | — | — | |
| Middlebury | A | 25.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | ZIP 05753 |
| Goshen | — | — | — | — | |
| Hancock | — | — | — | — |
Granville, Goshen and Hancock: 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 Ripton adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ripton
Why doesn’t Ripton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ripton.
What hospital is closest to Ripton?
Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Ripton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ripton.
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.