Rutland County Health Data
Rutland County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Rutland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rutland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rutland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rutland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rutland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 31.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rutland County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rutland County Uninsured Rate Slightly Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Rutland County, Vermont.
Rutland County reports an uninsured rate of 5.3%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 5.1%. Despite being higher than the state level, this remains well below the national uninsured average of 10%. Data regarding longevity shows a life expectancy of 76.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Roughly 13.3% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, a lower rate of health challenges compared to the national average of 17%. The county is served by 73 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 390 mental health providers per 100,000. These professional ratios are both higher than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Factual records from federal sources provide these population statistics without causal interpretation. 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.