Where Victory residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Victory, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05858. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Victory
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Victory
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 13%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Victory runs above Vermont on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Victory adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.1%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 45 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Victory
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Victory’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Victory’s likely range; Victory’s figures come from ZIP code 05858, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Victory adults…
Victory runs above VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
45 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Victory adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Victory
No hospital or community health center in Victory 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 Victory; ≈ 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).
How Victory 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.
16.6% of Victory adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Victory 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Victory adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Victory
Why doesn’t Victory have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Victory.
What hospital is closest to Victory?
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in Saint Johnsbury, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Victory’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 Victory?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Concord Health Center in Concord, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Victory.
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.