Rutland County Health Data
Rutland County, Vermont
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 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
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County health mirrors national trends
Rutland County's 76.5-year life expectancy sits just below the U.S. average of 76.1 years, while 13.3% of residents report poor or fair health compared to the national average of 17.3%. This suggests the county performs better on health self-perception than life expectancy gains alone would indicate.
Below state average but not among worst
At 76.5 years, Rutland County life expectancy falls 1.7 years short of Vermont's 78.2-year state average, placing it in the middle-to-lower range of Vermont counties. The 13.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state trend, suggesting room for improvement in chronic disease management.
Healthier than Orleans, trailing top performers
Rutland County's 76.5-year life expectancy beats Orleans (76.2) but lags Orange (79.1) and Washington (79.0) by 2.5 to 2.6 years. Its 73 primary care providers per 100K matches Orleans but trails Windsor (110) and Washington (97), indicating potential access challenges.
Uninsured rates climb, provider capacity stretched
Rutland County's 5.3% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Vermont's 5.1% average, while 73 primary care providers per 100K serve the county's medical needs. Mental health resources total 390 providers per 100K, offering reasonable behavioral health coverage but below several neighboring counties.
Find affordable health coverage today
With 5.3% of Rutland County residents uninsured, now is the time to explore your options through Vermont's Health Care Access Project or healthcare.gov. Connecting with coverage ensures you can see one of the 73 primary care providers serving your community without financial barriers.
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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.