Chaffee-Moloney Houses · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Vermont, Rutland is healthier than 7% of graded towns
Rutland trails Vermont on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rutland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rutland
Vermont sets a high bar
Rutland is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but only 7% of the 71 Vermont towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Rutland
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 36.9% of adults have obesity, vs 28.6% across Vermont. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.3% across Vermont. In all, Rutland runs above Vermont on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rutland
63.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
More Rutland adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.2%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 18 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Rutland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rutland is healthier than 52%. Against the 8,220 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Rutland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Rutland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rutland is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #66 of 71 in Vermont. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Rutland’s median household income is $57,675; among the 8,220 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rutland adults…
Rutland runs above VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rutland 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.
18 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Rutland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Rutland, 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 Rutland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Rutland 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.
14.4% of Rutland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Rutland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland | B− | 36.9% | 10.8% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rutland adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rutland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rutland is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Rutland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rutland | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.3 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.5 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%32.3–42.1 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.6–12.4 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.8–40.2 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.3–36.8 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.5–35.1 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.6–19.5 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.4–16.7 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%21–27.9 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.4–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%26.8–35 | 28.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.7 | 6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.6–80.4 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.3–66.6 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.2–86.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76–81.1 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.1–69.3 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68.7–80.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.3–29.6 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.8–25.2 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.8–12.3 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.9–16 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.5–36.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Rutland
Is Rutland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rutland is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #66 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rutland?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 42.1%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rutland?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Rutland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rutland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.7%), 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 Rutland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rutland.
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.