Obesity rates in Vermont in 2023

What is the obesity rate in Vermont?

In Vermont, 26.3% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 31.1% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (26.4%) in Vermont. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Vermont.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Vermont

Year Obesity rate in Vermont Obesity rate in the USA
2011 25.4% 27.4%
2012 23.7% 27.7%
2013 24.7% 28.3%
2014 24.8% 28.9%
2015 25.1% 28.9%
2016 27.1% 29.6%
2017 27.6% 30.1%
2018 27.5% 30.9%
2019 26.6% 31.4%
2020 26.3% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Vermont

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Vermont?

In Vermont, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 31.1% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 15.2% of this population.

  • 15.2% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 26.6% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 27.2% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 31.1% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 29.5% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 26.1% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Vermont

Age range Obesity rate in Vermont Sample size
18 - 24 15.2% 225
25 - 34 26.6% 420
35 - 44 27.2% 655
45 - 54 31.1% 885
55 - 64 29.5% 1,362
65 or older 26.1% 2,309

Obesity rates by gender in Vermont

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Vermont?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (26.4%) in Vermont. Male obesity rate is 26.1%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Vermont

Year Females Males
2011 23.6% 27.3%
2012 23% 24.4%
2013 23.8% 25.7%
2014 24.2% 25.3%
2015 25.6% 24.7%
2016 26.2% 27.9%
2017 27.2% 28%
2018 27.2% 27.7%
2019 25.7% 27.6%
2020 26.4% 26.1%

Obesity rates by income and education in Vermont

In Vermont, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is Less than $15,000. 37.2% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 22% of this population.

  • 37.2% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Vermont are obese.
  • 32.4% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Vermont are obese.
  • 28.7% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Vermont are obese.
  • 24.9% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Vermont are obese.
  • 28.3% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Vermont are obese.
  • 22% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Vermont are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Vermont

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 37.2%
$15,000 - $24,999 32.4%
$25,000 - $34,999 28.7%
$35,000 - $49,999 24.9%
$50,000 - $74,999 28.3%
$75,000 or greater 22%

Obesity rates by education in Vermont

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 19.5%
High school graduate 30.1%
Less than high school 37.7%
Some college or technical school 28.4%