Where St. George residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. George, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05495. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. George
St. George is an active town
Only 13% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
St. George keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.1% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in St. George
St. George runs below Vermont on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 6.5%), obesity (22.4% vs 28.6%) and diabetes (6.9% vs 8.8%). A young population is part of it: only 16% 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 St. George’s likely range; St. George’s figures come from ZIP code 05495, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Out of every 100 St. George adults…
St. George runs below VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. George
No hospital or community health center in St. George 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 St. George; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How St. George adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, St. George does better than Vermont.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of St. George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
St. George 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne | A+ | 21.7% | 7.4% | 6.6% | ZIP 05482 |
| St. George | — | — | — | — | |
| Hinesburg | A+ | 24.2% | 7% | 8.9% | ZIP 05461 |
| Williston | A+ | 22.4% | 6.9% | 7.7% | ZIP 05495 |
St. George: 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 St. George adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. George
Why doesn’t St. George have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. George.
What hospital is closest to St. George?
Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, 8.3 miles in a straight line from St. George’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. George?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers - Good Health in South Burlington, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. George.
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.