Middlesex, VT health
Middlesex differs from Vermont on 7 of 33 measures. It has fewer uninsured adults (4.8% vs 6%) and fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (8.1% vs 10.1%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP codes 05602, 05682How Middlesex compares with Vermont
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Out of every 100 Middlesex adults…
Bars show Middlesex; the black tick is Vermont. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
VT 18.9%
VT 28.6%
VT 16.6%
VT 11.2%
Keeping up with care
Share of Middlesex adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Middlesex adults are doing
Living with a disability
of Middlesex adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: Vermont. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Middlesex and the towns around it
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Obesity
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas. Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Middlesex. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 33 measures for Middlesex
| Measure | Middlesex | Margin | Vermont | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 30.2% | 27.5–33% | 31.4% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 34% | 31.1–36.8% | 32.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 26% | 22.4–30% | 28.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6% | 26.2–31.1% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Depression | 26.7% | 24–29.7% | 26.5% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 8.1% | 6.5–9.7% | 10.1% | better |
| Asthma | 10.7% | 9.6–11.8% | 11.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.7% | 9.8–11.6% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.5–9.8% | 8.8% | about the same |
| COPD | 5.7% | 5–6.5% | 6.5% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 5.9% | 5.3–6.5% | 6.3% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.1% | 2.8–3.4% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10% | 8.5–11.6% | 11.2% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.7% | 13.6–17.9% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 16.6% | 14.2–19.2% | 18.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 23.4% | 20.1–26.9% | 28.6% | better |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76.2% | 73.4–78.8% | 76.1% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 74.4% | 71.8–77% | 69.2% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 88.5% | 87.1–89.9% | 85.9% | better |
| Colon screening | 70.8% | 67–74.4% | 69.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 76.5% | 70.5–81.7% | 76.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.2% | 75.5–80.7% | 76.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 4–5.8% | 6% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 14.2% | 12.7–15.8% | 15.9% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% | 10.9–14.3% | 14.5% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 11.1% | 9.9–12.5% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2% | 21.5–27% | 26.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 9.7% | 8.4–11% | 11% | |
| Thinking or memory | 10.6% | 9.3–11.8% | 12.5% | |
| Hearing | 7.4% | 6.6–8.2% | 7.7% | |
| Vision | 3.5% | 3.1–3.8% | 4% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 2.8% | 2.5–3.1% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 5.8% | 5.2–6.6% | 6.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Vermont figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.