Bennington County Health Data
Bennington County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
522
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 115.2 per 100K
Dentists
26.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.2
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 Bennington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bennington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 30.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 7.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.5% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bennington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bennington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bennington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bennington County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median in Bennington County
Health data brief for Bennington County, Vermont.
Bennington County has 522 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 76.7 years, which is shorter than the Vermont average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of medical access, there are 115 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 5.2%, slightly higher than the state average of 5.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national benchmark. Explore state-level data.
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.