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Proctor, VT Health Statistics
37.4% of adults have obesity and 10.1% have diabetes, among about 1,565 residents.
- Obesity
- 37.4%
- #7 of 176 · +4.1 pts
- Diabetes
- 10.1%
- #60 of 176 · -2.0 pts
- Smoking
- 14.3%
- +1.5 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 6.4%
- -4.7 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Cancer9.7% vs 7.7%
- Depression27.1% vs 21.6%
- Arthritis31.3% vs 25.2%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)6.4% vs 11.1%
- Tooth loss (65+)7.8% vs 12.6%
- Diabetes10.1% vs 12.1%
All health measures
Proctor, VT compared with Vermont and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | VT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4%+4.1 pts | 28.7% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.1%-2.0 pts | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%+1.1 pts | 31.4% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 32.6%-3.8 pts | 32.1% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%+0.6 pts | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7%about the same | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 12.6%+2.4 pts | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 8.0%+1.5 pts | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.7%+2.0 pts | 9.9% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.3%+6.1 pts | 27.8% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 27.1%+5.5 pts | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 7.8%-4.8 pts | 10.1% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | VT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 14.3%+1.5 pts | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%+0.7 pts | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.2%-3.0 pts | 18.9% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 31.7%-4.4 pts | 28.6% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | VT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 6.4%-4.7 pts | 6.0% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 77.1%about the same | 76.1% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 64.9%+3.2 pts | 69.2% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 77.4%+1.9 pts | 76.7% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6%-0.6 pts | 85.9% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 67.9%+4.2 pts | 69.2% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 78.5%+2.4 pts | 76.1% | 76.1% |
Health status
| Adults with | Here | VT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor general health | 17.1%-2.7 pts | 14.5% | 19.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.8%+1.3 pts | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.8%+1.5 pts | 12.5% | 13.3% |
Disability
| Adults with | Here | VT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.7%about the same | 26.4% | 30.4% |
| Mobility disability | 13.2%-0.6 pts | 11.0% | 13.8% |
| Cognitive disability | 14.3%about the same | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Hearing disability | 8.2%+1.4 pts | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| Vision disability | 4.6%-0.7 pts | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Self-care disability | 3.8%about the same | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Independent living disability | 8.0%about the same | 6.8% | 8.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Proctor, VT?
- About 37.4% of adults in Proctor, VT have obesity, compared with 28.7% in Vermont and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #7 of 176 cities and towns in Vermont.
- How common is diabetes in Proctor, VT?
- About 10.1% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Vermont 8.8%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Proctor, VT?
- About 14.3% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.