Chittenden County Health Data
Chittenden County, Vermont
Health Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 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
175
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
810
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden's health outpaces the nation
With 80.8 years of life expectancy, Chittenden exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 4.7 years—among the nation's best. Just 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national 17.9%, reflecting a healthier population.
Vermont's healthiest county
Chittenden County leads Vermont with 80.8 years life expectancy, 2.6 years above the state average of 78.2 years. Its 12.7% poor/fair health rate ranks best-in-state, underscoring the county's position as Vermont's health leader.
Clear health advantage regionally
Chittenden's 80.8-year life expectancy surpasses all peers, outpacing Addison (80.7) by just a hair and beating Lamoille (79.2) by 1.6 years. Its 12.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among all regional counties, cementing its leadership.
Exceptional provider density
Chittenden boasts 175 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in the state—plus 810 mental health providers per 100,000, creating world-class access. With just 4.4% uninsured, the county achieves near-universal coverage, matching Addison's best-in-state rate.
Maintain coverage in Chittenden
Even Chittenden's low 4.4% uninsured rate masks potential coverage gaps and underinsurance among some residents. Review your plan annually at Vermont's health marketplace to ensure continuous, adequate protection.
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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.