Alexandria city Health Data
Alexandria city, Virginia
Health Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
494
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Alexandria city, Virginia
Alexandria leads on life expectancy
Alexandria residents live to an average age of 82.2 years—nearly 3 years above the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Only 12.2% report poor or fair health, well below the 17% national rate, indicating strong overall population health.
Virginia's top-ranked city for health
At 82.2 years, Alexandria's life expectancy is the highest among Virginia jurisdictions profiled here, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years by 7.1 years. The city's 12.2% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's lowest, reflecting excellent health outcomes.
Alexandria outperforms surrounding region
Alexandria residents live longer than peers in nearby Arlington (83.9 years, marginally less) and substantially longer than rural Virginia counties like Accomack (73.8 years). The city's dense concentration of mental health providers (494 per 100K) far exceeds regional averages.
Urban density supports access
Alexandria offers 80 primary care providers and 494 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, delivering strong urban healthcare infrastructure. At 8.1%, the uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 7.9%, though absolute numbers remain low among highly resourced urban populations.
Keep coverage current and complete
About 1 in 12 Alexandria residents lack insurance. Visit dc.gov/service/health-insurance or call 211 to connect with Medicaid, marketplace coverage, or employer-based plans suited to your family's needs.
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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.