Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sandgate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandgate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05250. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandgate
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Sandgate
The closest emergency room is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Battenkill Valley Health Center is closer (7.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Sandgate keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Sandgate adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sandgate’s likely range; Sandgate’s figures come from ZIP code 05250, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Sandgate
No hospital or community health center in Sandgate 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 Sandgate; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandgate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Sandgate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Out of every 100 Sandgate adults…
Sandgate runs above VT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
30 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sandgate 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.
Sandgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | A− | 30.6% | 9.7% | 11.5% | ZIP 05250 |
| Rupert | — | — | — | — | |
| Manchester | A− | 30.3% | 10.4% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
Rupert: 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 Sandgate adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandgate
Why doesn’t Sandgate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sandgate.
What hospital is closest to Sandgate?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Sandgate’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 Sandgate?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Battenkill Valley Health Center in Arlington, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sandgate.
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.