Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Where Walden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05843, 05836, 05873, 05828. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walden
More Walden adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.8%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes run high in Walden
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 10 adults have diabetes (10.4%), vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Walden runs above Vermont on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Walden
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), 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 Walden’s likely range; Walden’s figures come from ZIP codes 05843, 05836, 05873, 05828, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Walden adults…
Walden runs above VT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walden
No hospital or community health center in Walden 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 Walden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Walden 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.
12.6% of Walden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Walden 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 Walden adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Walden
Why doesn’t Walden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walden.
What hospital is closest to Walden?
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in Saint Johnsbury, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Walden’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 Walden?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hardwick Area Health Center in Hardwick, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walden.
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.