Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Stamford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stamford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05352. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stamford
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Stamford
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, Stamford runs above Vermont on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Stamford is short on primary care and dental care
Stamford’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Stamford
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 11.2% across Vermont. Habits ↓
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 Stamford’s likely range; Stamford’s figures come from ZIP code 05352, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stamford adults…
Stamford runs above VT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stamford
No hospital or community health center in Stamford 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 Stamford; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
39 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Stamford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Stamford 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Stamford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Stamford 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stamford adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stamford
Why doesn’t Stamford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stamford.
What hospital is closest to Stamford?
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation in North Adams, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Stamford’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 Stamford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, VT in Bennington, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stamford.
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.