Photo: Redjar at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Rutland is healthier than 90%
West Rutland trails Vermont on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05777, 05744. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Rutland
Obesity and COPD run high in West Rutland
36.1% of adults have obesity, vs 28.6% across Vermont. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. Conditions ↓
West Rutland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Rutland is healthier than 66%. Against the 9,212 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 90%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Rutland’s likely range; West Rutland’s figures come from ZIP codes 05777, 05744, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind West Rutland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Rutland is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). West Rutland’s median household income is $61,161; among the 9,212 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Rutland adults…
West Rutland runs above VT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Rutland
No hospital or community health center in West Rutland 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 West Rutland; ≈ 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 West Rutland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How West Rutland adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of West Rutland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
West Rutland and the towns around it
West Rutland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rutland | B+ | 36.1% | 9.9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Proctor | B | 37.2% | 10.2% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Rutland | B+ | 35.7% | 10.4% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| West Rutland | — | — | — | — | |
| Ira | — | — | — | — | |
| Pittsford | B | 36.5% | 10.3% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Proctor | — | — | — | — |
West Rutland and Proctor: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Ira: 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 West Rutland adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Rutland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Rutland is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside West Rutland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Rutland | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.3–19.4 | 14.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%31.3–41.3 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 8.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32.3–38.8 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.9–36.3 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.5–34.2 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.2–15.1 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.2–16.1 | 11.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.6–25.7 | 18.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%26.7–35 | 28.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.1–8.1 | 6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.4–80.4 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.8–69 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–88 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%63.5–71.4 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%70.3–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.9–29.3 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.3–25.9 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.7–34.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.3–15.3 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Vermont figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West Rutland
Is West Rutland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Rutland is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Rutland?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 41.3%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Rutland?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 5.3 miles in a straight line from West Rutland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Rutland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.1%), against 6% across Vermont.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in West Rutland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Rutland.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.