The healthiest, unhealthiest states for older adults in 2026: United Health Foundation

Becker’s Hospital Review – Wednesday, May 13, 2026
By Elizabeth Casolo

For the second consecutive year, Vermont ranked as the healthiest state for older adults in the U.S., according to the United Health Foundation’s “America’s Health Rankings 2026 Senior Report.”

The United Health Foundation is a nonprofit founded by UnitedHealth Group. State health rankings are based on 36 measures spanning social and economic factors, physical environment, behaviors, clinical care, and health outcomes.

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