Orleans County Health Data
Orleans County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.6 per 100K
Dentists
25.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Orleans County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orleans County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orleans County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Orleans County, Vermont.
Life expectancy in Orleans County is 76.2 years, a figure that sits below both the Vermont state average of 78.2 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. While longevity metrics are lower than state norms, the county maintains an uninsured rate of 5.3%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 10% though slightly higher than the Vermont average of 5.1%. Reports show that 15.3% of adults in the county evaluate their health as poor or fair, remaining below the 17% national average. Healthcare provider availability includes 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 320 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both provider ratios exceed national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures reflect the current health landscape as recorded in recent federal data. Explore state-level data.
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.