Alexandria city Health Data
Alexandria city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.5
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 Alexandria city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alexandria city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alexandria city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alexandria city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 10.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alexandria city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alexandria city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Alexandria City Mental Health Provider Access Surpasses National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Alexandria city, Virginia.
In Alexandria city, the mental health provider ratio is 494 per 100,000 residents, nearly twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical capacity is mirrored in other metrics, such as a life expectancy of 82.2 years, which is longer than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 12.2% of adults in Alexandria report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the city is 8.1%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 80 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. These statistics are part of broader health reporting provided by federal agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.