Addison County Health Data
Addison County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
371
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.2%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
61.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Addison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Addison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% | 27.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Addison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Addison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.6% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Addison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Addison County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Addison County Reports Ten Percent Poor or Fair Health Rate
Health data brief for Addison County, Vermont.
Addison County recorded a poor or fair health rate of 10.2%, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 80.7 years, exceeding the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, the county's uninsured rate is 4.4%, compared to 5.1% across Vermont and 10% nationally. Provider availability includes 113 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, the county has 371 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 250. These metrics reflect current data from federal and state health monitoring agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.