Orange County Health Data
Orange County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
414
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.1%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 7.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 27.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.1% | 28.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.7% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.7% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orange County Residents Report High General Health Status
Health data brief for Orange County, Vermont.
In Orange County, only 11.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This health status metric is lower than the national average of approximately 17% and represents one of the more favorable health assessments in the region. Other data points show that residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, which is longer than the Vermont state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio stands at 414 per 100,000, significantly exceeding the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 4.9%, slightly below the state average of 5.1% and less than half of the 10% national rate. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.