Photo: Traci · CC BY 2.0Where Weston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05161. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weston
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Weston
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 9.9% across Vermont. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.3% across Vermont. Arthritis is also above the state: 33%, vs 27.8% across Vermont. In all, Weston runs above Vermont on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Vermont 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Weston, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Vermont 31.4%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Weston keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 85.9%). 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 Weston’s likely range; Weston’s figures come from ZIP code 05161, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Weston adults…
Weston runs below VT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Weston is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Weston as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Weston
No hospital or community health center in Weston 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 Weston; ≈ 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.
19 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Weston adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Weston 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.
5.9% of Weston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Weston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Holly | B+ | 35.9% | 10.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Tabor | — | — | — | — | |
| Landgrove | — | — | — | — | |
| Londonderry | A− | 25.9% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Andover, Mount Tabor and Landgrove: 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 Weston adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Weston
Why doesn’t Weston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weston.
What hospital is closest to Weston?
Springfield Hospital in Springfield, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Weston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Weston?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weston.
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.