Health Profile of Burlington, Vermont
Burlington Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A+
Burlington Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burlington is 79.8 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Vermont average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Vermont average of 3.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the Vermont average of 11.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,470 residents in Burlington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 737 190 men · 547 women
- 75–84 1,456 521 men · 936 women
- 65–74 2,779 1,161 men · 1,619 women
- 50–64 5,497 2,786 men · 2,712 women
Younger residents
4,886 residents in Burlington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,489 703 boys · 786 girls
- 7–12 1,357 691 boys · 666 girls
- 3–7 1,143 565 boys · 578 girls
- 0–3 898 412 boys · 485 girls
About 1,402 residents in Burlington (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.6% | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.4% | 28.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Burlington is about 34% lower than in Vermont. The rate of cancer in Burlington is about 33% lower than in Vermont. The rate of diabetes in Burlington is about 32% lower than in Vermont.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.5% | 19.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Burlington is about 24% lower than in Vermont. The rate of smoking in Burlington is about 19% lower than in Vermont.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,403 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 554,429 minutes a day and 202.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.52 | 5.04 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burlington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burlington, VT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burlington, VT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 44,615 | 79.8 yrs #2/2 | 3.8% #2/2 | 21.4% #2/2 |
| South Burlington, VT | 20,756 | 84.0 yrs | 3.4% | 20.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burlington, Vermont has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Vermont, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burlington, Vermont.
What is the health grade for Burlington, Vermont?
Burlington, Vermont has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Burlington, Vermont?
People in Burlington, Vermont can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Vermont average of 80.8.
What percentage of Burlington, Vermont residents are uninsured?
3.8% of residents in Burlington, Vermont have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, about the same as the Vermont rate of 3.9%.
How common is obesity in Burlington, Vermont?
21.4% of adults in Burlington, Vermont are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 7.4 points below the Vermont rate of 28.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burlington, Vermont go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,403 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 554,429 minutes a day and 202.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 lifetimes a year.
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