Alleghany County Health Data
Alleghany County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
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 Alleghany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alleghany County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Alleghany County Life Expectancy Shorter than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Alleghany County, Virginia.
Life expectancy in Alleghany County is 73.1 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Other data points show that 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, lower than both the Virginia average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national figures, with 34 providers per 100,000 residents versus the national median of 250. These figures are part of the latest health data profiles for Virginia counties. Explore state-level data.
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.