Groton, Vermont — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Caledonia County, Vermont. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Vermont United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.93 -0.63 76.32 +0.98

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Caledonia County, Vermont, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Vermont United States
Diabetes 6.3% +0.8% 9.1% -2%
High Blood Pressure 23.5% +1.9% 26.5% -1.1%
Obesity 25.0% +0.5% 30.3% -4.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Caledonia County, Vermont, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Vermont United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 183.07 -26.07 309.33 -152.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Caledonia County, Vermont, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Vermont United States
Infant 649.88 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 45.30 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Caledonia County, Vermont (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled742
Major Depression1913
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A3
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough15
Syphilis1
E. coli6
Salmonella16
Shigella0