Albemarle County Health Data
Albemarle County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 139.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Albemarle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Albemarle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 8.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Albemarle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 7.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Albemarle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Albemarle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Albemarle County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Albemarle County Primary Care Provider Density Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Albemarle County, Virginia.
Albemarle County has 139 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly doubling the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density occurs in a county where life expectancy is 81.5 years, a figure that is longer than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 12.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.5%, below both the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. For mental health services, the ratio is 233 providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of the clinical and health environment of the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.