Orleans County
VermontFIPS 50019
Pop. 27,3931 HospitalSVI 0.35RUCC 9 (Rural)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Orleans County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.6% | 6.9% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 28.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.3% | 5.1% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.3 | 8.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,961.135 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
69.1 per 100k
27
NPs & PAs
98.1 per 100k
20
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$10,377.86
Medicare Per Capita
1658.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Orleans County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.4% | — | |
| Depression | 24.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.9% | — | |
| Disability | 30.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.35
Socioeconomic Status0.45
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.10
Housing Type & Transportation0.47
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Orleans County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Hospital and Health Center | Newport | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.