Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Saxtons River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saxtons River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saxtons River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saxtons River
Saxtons River is an older town
32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Saxtons River with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Saxtons River 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 ↓
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 Saxtons River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Saxtons River adults…
Saxtons River runs below VT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Saxtons River is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Saxtons River 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.
9% of Saxtons River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near Saxtons River
No hospital or community health center in Saxtons River 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 Saxtons River; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Saxtons River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Saxtons River 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.
Saxtons River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saxtons River adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Saxtons River
Why doesn’t Saxtons River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saxtons River.
What hospital is closest to Saxtons River?
Springfield Hospital in Springfield, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Saxtons River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Saxtons River?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chester Dental Center in Chester, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saxtons River.
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.