Photo: Jessamyn · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Stannard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stannard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05836, 05842. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stannard
More Stannard adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.5%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Stannard
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 11.2% across Vermont. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Stannard
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 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 Stannard’s likely range; Stannard’s figures come from ZIP codes 05836, 05842, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Stannard adults…
Stannard runs above VT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stannard
No hospital or community health center in Stannard 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 Stannard; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stannard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Stannard 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.
12.5% of Stannard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Stannard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | — | — | — | — | |
| Greensboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Greensboro Bend | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheelock | — | — | — | — | |
| Hardwick | B+ | 31.2% | 9.9% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
Walden: not graded. Greensboro, Greensboro Bend and Wheelock: 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 Stannard adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stannard
Why doesn’t Stannard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stannard.
What hospital is closest to Stannard?
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in Saint Johnsbury, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Stannard’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 Stannard?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Danville Health Center in Danville, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stannard.
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.