Burlington, VT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 38,186 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Burlington is in northwestern Vermont. It is separated from New York state by Lake Champlain.
Cultural Attractions
The Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont has thousands of paintings, sculptures, and art objects from prehistoric to modern.
Recreation
Burlington residents can enjoy kayaking and fishing at Lake Champlain, or go hiking and skiing in the nearby Adirondack or Green mountains.
Historical
Vermont folk hero Ethan Allen lived just outside Burlington on the Winooski River. His homestead has been preserved and is now open for tours.
Economy
Companies like Seventh Generation and Ben and Jerry's are headquartered in Burlington. Healthcare and education are also major industries in the area.
| Air quality [details] | 86 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 89.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 901 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 2 / 4 / 10 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center | Plattsburgh , NY | No |
| Adirondack Medical Center | Saranac Lake , NY | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Terrace Healthcare | Burlington, VT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Burlington Health & Rehab | Burlington, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Starr Farm Nursing Center | Burlington, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Green Mountain Nursing Home | Colchester, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home | Shelburne, VT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Snf | Plattsburgh, NY | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hosp Med Ctr T C U | Plattsburgh, NY | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Clinton County Nursing Home | Plattsburgh, NY | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Valley Nursing Home | Plattsburgh, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Meadowbrook Healthcare | Plattsburgh, NY | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Franklin County Rehab Center LLC | St Albans, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Redstone Villa | St Albans, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Saint Albans, VT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Horace Nye Home | Elizabethtown, NY | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Manor, INC | Morrisville, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab | Middlebury, VT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mayo Healthcare Inc. | Northfield, VT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Adirondack Medical Center Uihlein | Lake Placid, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Berlin Health & Rehab Ctr | Barre, VT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rowan Court Health & Rehab | Barre, VT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodridge Nursing Home | Barre, VT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Heritage Commons Residential Health Care | Ticonderoga, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Menig Extended Care | Randolph, VT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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