Windham County Health Data
Windham County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 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
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
842
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.0 per 100K
Dentists
17.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.5
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 Windham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Windham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 7.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 28.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Windham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Windham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Windham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.7% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Windham County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Windham County Mental Health Provider Availability Outpaces National Medians
Health data brief for Windham County, Vermont.
Windham County reports 842 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is one of the highest ratios in the state and significantly exceeds the national median of 250. This high concentration of providers is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 89 per 100,000, also above the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 78.6 years, which is longer than both the Vermont state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. About 12.7% of adults report poor or fair health, comparing favorably to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 5.3%, which is higher than the Vermont average of 5.1% but roughly half of the national 10% average. These data points provide a statistical overview of current county conditions. 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.