Health Profile of South Burlington, Vermont
South 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+
South Burlington Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.4% | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.7% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Burlington is 84.0 years, about 3.1 years longer than the Vermont average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 3.4%, lower than the Vermont average of 3.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.7% of residents, lower than the Vermont average of 11.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,490 residents in South Burlington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 623 205 men · 418 women
- 75–84 1,182 427 men · 754 women
- 65–74 1,735 839 men · 896 women
- 50–64 3,950 1,888 men · 2,062 women
Younger residents
3,603 residents in South Burlington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,152 643 boys · 509 girls
- 7–12 1,056 561 boys · 495 girls
- 3–7 794 388 boys · 406 girls
- 0–3 602 296 boys · 306 girls
About 749 residents in South Burlington (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.4% | 28.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in South Burlington is about 29% lower than in Vermont. The rate of diabetes in South Burlington is about 25% lower than in Vermont. The rate of heart disease in South Burlington is about 22% lower than in Vermont.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.9% | 19.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in South Burlington is about 34% lower than in Vermont. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in South Burlington is about 33% lower than in Vermont.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,392 cigarettes a day, 521,764 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 191,314 minutes a day and 69.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Burlington is 84.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.58 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 | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.48 | 5.04 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Burlington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Burlington, VT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Burlington, VT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington, VT | 20,756 | 84.0 yrs #1/2 | 3.4% #1/2 | 20.4% #1/2 |
| Burlington, VT | 44,615 | 79.8 yrs | 3.8% | 21.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Burlington, Vermont has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Vermont, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in South Burlington, Vermont.
What is the health grade for South Burlington, Vermont?
South 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.
What is the average lifespan in South Burlington, Vermont?
People in South Burlington, Vermont can expect to live 84.0 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Vermont average of 80.8.
What is the uninsured rate in South Burlington, Vermont?
3.4% of residents in South Burlington, Vermont have no health insurance, about 1 in 30 people, 0.6 points below the Vermont rate of 3.9%.
What is the obesity rate in South Burlington, Vermont?
20.4% of adults in South Burlington, Vermont are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 8.4 points below the Vermont rate of 28.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Burlington, Vermont go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,392 cigarettes a day, 521,764 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 191,314 minutes a day and 69.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Burlington is 84.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.58 lifetimes a year.
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