Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Williston is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Williston beats Vermont on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05495. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williston
Williston is an active town
Only 13% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 18.9% across Vermont. The town has 62 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Williston keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.1% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Williston
Williston runs below Vermont on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 6.5%), obesity (22.4% vs 28.6%) and diabetes (6.9% vs 8.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Williston’s likely range; Williston’s figures come from ZIP code 05495, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Williston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williston is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #7 of 71 in Vermont. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 90%.
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). Williston’s median household income is $106,967; among the 7,627 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
62 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Williston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Out of every 100 Williston adults…
Williston runs below VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Williston
No hospital or community health center in Williston 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 Williston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Williston adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Williston 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 Williston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Williston and the towns around it
Williston’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | A+ | 22.4% | 6.9% | 7.7% | ZIP 05495 |
| South Burlington | A+ | 22.3% | 6.6% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Essex | A+ | 23.3% | 6.9% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Jericho | A+ | 22.5% | 6.5% | 7.4% | ZIP 05465 |
| Essex Junction | A+ | 23.2% | 6.6% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Richmond | A+ | 23.1% | 6.3% | 7.7% | ZIP 05477 |
| St. George | — | — | — | — |
St. George: 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 Williston adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williston is better than Vermont on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Williston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williston | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 12.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.4%19.2–25.7 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%24.7–29.6 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%28.2–33.4 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.8–27.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.5–11.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4–5.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4%3.2–4.8 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.2–9.4 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13%10.7–15.6 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%15.1–19.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 24.3%21.5–27.3 | 28.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.4–5.5 | 6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%75.3–80.1 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.1%75–79.2 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.9–90.2 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.1–78.6 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%70.5–76.2 | 69.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%70.1–79.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.8–28.1 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16.6–20.7 | 22% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 9.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21%18.2–24.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 11% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.8–11.9 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.5–3.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Williston
Is Williston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williston is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williston?
CDC estimates 22.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.2% and 25.7%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williston?
Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Williston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Williston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–5.5%), 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 Williston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williston.
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.