Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Vermont
Health Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
654
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Vermont
Washington County achieves exceptional longevity
At 79.0 years, Washington County residents live nearly 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, placing the county among America's healthiest regions. Only 13.4% of residents report poor or fair health, substantially outperforming the national 17.3% rate and indicating strong preventive care.
Vermont's top-tier health outcomes thrive here
Washington County's 79.0-year life expectancy ranks among Vermont's highest, exceeding the state average of 78.2 years by 0.8 years. The county's strong health metrics place it consistently in the upper echelon of Vermont's six major county health rankings.
Leading peers across health dimensions
Washington County's 79.0-year life expectancy trails only Orange (79.1) while beating Orleans by 2.8 years and Rutland by 2.5 years. With 97 primary care providers per 100K and an exceptional 654 mental health providers per 100K, Washington delivers robust healthcare access across the board.
Strong insurance coverage, excellent provider density
Washington County's 4.6% uninsured rate ranks among Vermont's lowest and falls below the state average of 5.1%, ensuring most residents can access care. The county boasts 97 primary care providers and 654 mental health providers per 100K—well above most peers—enabling comprehensive healthcare access.
Maintain your coverage advantage
Washington County's strong insurance rates give most residents direct access to the county's robust network of 97 primary care and 654 mental health providers. If you're among the 4.6% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or Vermont's Health Care Access Project to complete your coverage.
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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.