Essex County Health Data
Essex County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 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
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.5
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 Essex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Essex County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability Low in Essex County
Health data brief for Essex County, Vermont.
Essex County has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 67 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.4 years, slightly higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, nearly the same as the Vermont state average of 5.1% and lower than the national rate of 10%. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 16.0%, compared to 17% nationally. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Essex County, Vermont
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Essex County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.