Orleans County Health Data
Orleans County, Vermont
Health Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
320
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County faces significant health headwinds
At 76.2 years, Orleans County life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years only marginally, but 15.3% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national 17.3% benchmark, indicating serious population-level wellness challenges. This gap suggests that chronic disease and preventive care are critical concerns for the county.
Vermont's biggest health disparities show here
Orleans County's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks among Vermont's lowest, falling 2 full years short of the state average of 78.2 years. The county's 15.3% poor/fair health rate is the highest among Vermont's six major counties, signaling urgent need for targeted health interventions.
Trailing peers by significant margins
Orleans County's life expectancy of 76.2 years lags neighbors like Washington (79.0) and Windham (78.6) by 2.8 to 2.4 years respectively. With only 73 primary care providers per 100K residents, the county faces provider capacity constraints compared to better-resourced neighbors.
Limited providers, rising uninsured rates challenge access
At 5.3% uninsured, Orleans County exceeds Vermont's state average of 5.1%, while 73 primary care providers per 100K struggle to meet demand across rural communities. Mental health support is available from 320 providers per 100K, but this remains notably lower than state leaders like Windham (842 per 100K).
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If you're among Orleans County's uninsured residents, affordable plans may be closer than you think. Contact Vermont's Health Care Access Project or visit healthcare.gov to find coverage that fits your budget and connects you with the 73 primary care providers serving your county.
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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.