Where Vermont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vermont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53515, 53517, 53572. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vermont
Vermont is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Vermont with the state. Conditions ↓
Vermont keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.8% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Vermont adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Vermont is an active town
Only 22% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Vermont’s likely range; Vermont’s figures come from ZIP codes 53515, 53517, 53572, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vermont adults…
Vermont runs below WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Vermont is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Vermont as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vermont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Vermont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Vermont
No hospital or community health center in Vermont 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 Vermont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Vermont adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Vermont adults feel lonely. 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.
Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mounds | — | — | — | — | |
| Arena | B+ | 37.8% | 10.1% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Black Earth | — | — | — | — | |
| Cross Plains | A | 33.5% | 8.7% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
Blue Mounds and Black Earth: 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 Vermont adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vermont
Why doesn’t Vermont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vermont.
What hospital is closest to Vermont?
Sauk Prairie Hospital in Prairie Du Sac, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Vermont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vermont.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.