Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Stockbridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stockbridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05772, 05746. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stockbridge
Stockbridge is an older town
28% 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 Stockbridge with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Stockbridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 17 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 Stockbridge’s likely range; Stockbridge’s figures come from ZIP codes 05772, 05746, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stockbridge adults…
Stockbridge runs below VT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stockbridge is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Stockbridge 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.
6.4% of Stockbridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Care in and near Stockbridge
No hospital or community health center in Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge; ≈ 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.
36 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stockbridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Stockbridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Stockbridge 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.
Stockbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnard | A | 28.6% | 9.6% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester | A | 29.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% | ZIP 05767 |
| Bridgewater | — | — | — | — |
Pittsfield and Bridgewater: 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 Stockbridge adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stockbridge
Why doesn’t Stockbridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stockbridge.
What hospital is closest to Stockbridge?
Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Stockbridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stockbridge?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rochester Health Center in Rochester, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stockbridge.
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.