Alleghany County Health Data

Alleghany County, Virginia

Health Score

54/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.1 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

40

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Alleghany County, Virginia

Alleghany faces significant health gaps

Alleghany County residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years—6.2 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years. With 18.6% reporting poor or fair health compared to 17% nationally, the county shows measurable health disparities.

Among Virginia's lowest-ranked counties

At 73.1 years, Alleghany's life expectancy ranks among the lowest in Virginia, falling 2 years below the state average of 75.1 years. The 18.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, signaling substantial public health challenges.

Alleghany trails Appalachian peers

Alleghany residents live shorter lives than those in nearby Appomattox (77.2 years) and Amherst (75.5 years) counties. The county's severe shortage of mental health providers (34 per 100K) ranks among Virginia's lowest, leaving mental health care access critically constrained.

Limited provider networks strain access

With only 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Alleghany faces geographic and capacity challenges for routine care. Though the 6.5% uninsured rate sits below the state average of 7.9%, those with insurance still struggle to find nearby providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Alleghany County, VA?
Alleghany County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Alleghany County?
Life expectancy in Alleghany County is 73.1 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Alleghany County below the state average.
How does Alleghany County health compare to the Virginia average?
Alleghany County's health score of 54/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Alleghany County?
Key health factors for Alleghany County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Alleghany County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Alleghany County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Alleghany County?
Alleghany County's health score of 54/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.