Albemarle County Health Data
Albemarle County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Albemarle County, Virginia
Albemarle outpaces national health trends
Albemarle County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 81.5 years—over 2 years above the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Just 12.6% report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally, reflecting strong population health outcomes.
Virginia's healthiest ranked counties
At 81.5 years, Albemarle's life expectancy ranks among Virginia's best, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years by 6.4 years. The county's 12.6% poor/fair health rate stands well below the state average, placing Albemarle in the top tier of Virginia counties.
Albemarle sets regional health standard
Albemarle residents live significantly longer than those in nearby Amherst (75.5 years) and Appomattox (77.2 years) counties. The county's robust primary care infrastructure—139 providers per 100K—far exceeds regional peers, enabling strong preventive care networks.
Strong provider access supports health
Albemarle boasts 139 primary care providers and 233 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, among Virginia's highest densities. The county's 6.5% uninsured rate also sits below the state average of 7.9%, ensuring most residents have regular healthcare access.
Maintain your coverage and health
Even in well-resourced Albemarle, some residents remain uninsured or underinsured. Review your current plan annually at healthcare.gov or contact local health departments to ensure continuous, appropriate coverage for your family.
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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.