Caledonia County Health Data

Caledonia County, Vermont

Health Score

83/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

State avg 5.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

79

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

431

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Caledonia County, Vermont

Caledonia trails U.S. health benchmarks

At 76.7 years, Caledonia's life expectancy falls 0.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years, among the nation's lower ranges. With 14.1% of residents in poor or fair health versus 17.9% nationally, the county shows modest health advantages despite lower life expectancy.

Bottom tier of Vermont health

Caledonia ranks among Vermont's least healthy counties, with life expectancy 1.5 years below the state average of 78.2 years. Its 14.1% poor/fair health rate places it in the bottom third of Vermont rankings.

Tied for lowest life expectancy

Caledonia matches Bennington at 76.7 years, the lowest among all regional peers. Its 14.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds Addison (10.2%) and Chittenden (12.7%), signaling greater population health stress.

Limited primary care availability

Caledonia has just 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—significantly below state and national norms—making timely primary care harder to access. With 431 mental health providers per 100,000 and 5.3% uninsured, the county faces real access constraints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Caledonia County, VT?
Caledonia County has a health score of 83/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #12 out of 14 counties in Vermont (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Caledonia County?
Life expectancy in Caledonia County is 76.7 years. The Vermont state average is 78.2 years, making Caledonia County below the state average.
How does Caledonia County health compare to the Vermont average?
Caledonia County's health score of 83/100 is below the Vermont average of 88/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3% vs. 5.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Caledonia County?
Key health factors for Caledonia County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (5.3%), and primary care physician access (79:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 431:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Caledonia County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 83/100 ("Excellent"), Caledonia County is one of the healthier counties in Vermont. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County's health score of 83/100 is below the Vermont average of 88/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.