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.
Explore coverage and telehealth options
Visit healthcare.gov or Virginia's Medicaid site to review coverage options; remote telehealth options can supplement limited local provider access. Call 1-800-318-2596 for personalized assistance in finding plans that work 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.