Chittenden County Health Data
Chittenden County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 174.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.1
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 Chittenden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.6% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.3% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.5% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chittenden County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chittenden County Mental Health Provider Ratio Triples National Median
Health data brief for Chittenden County, Vermont.
Chittenden County has 810 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, over three times the national median of 250. The county also has 175 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, lower than the Vermont average of 5.1% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These figures represent the most recent available data from the CDC and HHS. 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.