Where Waltham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waltham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05491. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waltham
Out of every 100 Waltham adults…
On every condition, Waltham is about the same as Vermont. Tap one to see it as people.
Waltham is an older town: 45% 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 Waltham as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Waltham
No hospital or community health center in Waltham 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 Waltham; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waltham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Waltham adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Waltham 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Waltham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Waltham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | A | 28.7% | 8.6% | 10.8% | ZIP 05491 |
| Panton | — | — | — | — | |
| New Haven | A | 28.4% | 9.1% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ferrisburgh | A | 27.8% | 8% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Vergennes | A− | 30.1% | 8.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Panton: 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 Waltham adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Waltham
Why doesn’t Waltham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waltham.
What hospital is closest to Waltham?
Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Waltham’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 Waltham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Community Health in Bristol, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waltham.
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.