Lamoille County Health Data

Lamoille County, Vermont

Health Score

88/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.2 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

State avg 5.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

88

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

530

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lamoille County, Vermont

Lamoille's health moderately above national

At 79.2 years, Lamoille's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 3.1 years, a meaningful advantage. With 14.3% of residents reporting poor or fair health versus the national 17.9%, Lamoille residents enjoy better overall health.

Solid health above Vermont average

Lamoille's 79.2-year life expectancy exceeds Vermont's 78.2-year state average by a full year, placing the county in the upper tier. However, its 14.3% poor/fair health rate ranks in the middle-to-lower end of state rankings.

Good health, one outlier concern

Lamoille's 79.2-year life expectancy trails only Addison (80.7) and Chittenden (80.8) among regional peers, but its 14.3% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worse, approaching Caledonia (14.1%). This gap suggests health perception challenges despite decent longevity.

Moderate access, highest uninsured rate

Lamoille has 88 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and solid mental health access at 530 providers per 100,000, but its 5.8% uninsured rate is the highest among all Vermont counties. This coverage gap directly impacts health outcomes.

Close coverage gaps in Lamoille

Lamoille's 5.8% uninsured rate—the worst in Vermont—means nearly 1 in 17 residents lack protection in a county facing health perception challenges. Contact Vermont's health marketplace today to help uninsured neighbors access affordable coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lamoille County, VT?
Lamoille County has a health score of 88/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #9 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 Lamoille County?
Life expectancy in Lamoille County is 79.2 years. The Vermont state average is 78.2 years, making Lamoille County above the state average.
How does Lamoille County health compare to the Vermont average?
Lamoille County's health score of 88/100 is above the Vermont average of 88/100. Life expectancy is 79.2 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 5.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Lamoille County?
Key health factors for Lamoille County include: life expectancy (79.2 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (88:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 530:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lamoille County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 88/100 ("Excellent"), Lamoille County is one of the healthier counties in Vermont. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.2 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lamoille County healthier than the Vermont average?
Lamoille County's health score of 88/100 exceeds the Vermont average of 88/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lamoille County has better primary care access (88:1 ratio) than the state average (89:1).

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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.