Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.3
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 7.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.4% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Mental Health Provider Ratio Reaches 654 per 100,000
Health data brief for Washington County, Vermont.
Washington County features 654 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also maintains a very low uninsured rate of 4.6%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 5.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.0 years, exceeding both the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the primary care provider ratio is 97 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Approximately 13.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is a lower proportion than the 17% national average. These statistics are derived from current CDC and Census datasets for Washington County. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Washington County, Vermont
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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.