Orange County Health Data

Orange County, Vermont

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureOrangeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity32.3%30.4%37.6%1.9 pts worse than state
Diabetes7.2%7.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure27.5%27.4%33.5%near state average
Depression28.1%28.0%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureOrangeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking12.4%12.6%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking18.3%18.9%17.8%0.6 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity20.5%19.1%27.0%1.4 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureOrangeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup72.3%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

MeasureOrangeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.5%17.8%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration28.7%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

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.

Get Care in Orange 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.

Gifford Medical Center

ER
5/5
(802) 728-4441
44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Orange County, VT?
Orange County has a health score of 94/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #3 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 Orange County?
Life expectancy in Orange County is 79.1 years. The Vermont state average is 78.2 years, making Orange County above the state average.
How does Orange County health compare to the Vermont average?
Orange County's health score of 94/100 is above the Vermont average of 88/100. Life expectancy is 79.1 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9% vs. 5.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Orange County?
Key health factors for Orange County include: life expectancy (79.1 years), uninsured rate (4.9%), and primary care physician access (81:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 414:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Orange County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 94/100 ("Excellent"), Orange County is one of the healthier counties in Vermont. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years. 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Orange County healthier than the Vermont average?
Orange County's health score of 94/100 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. Orange County has better primary care access (81:1 ratio) than the state average (89:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.