Amelia County Health Data
Amelia County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.5 per 100K
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 Amelia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Amelia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Amelia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Amelia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Amelia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Amelia County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Amelia County Reports Low Primary Care Provider to Resident Ratio
Health data brief for Amelia County, Virginia.
Amelia County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, which is shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. According to health reports, 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, the county has 67 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These data points provide a factual representation of current healthcare availability and resident health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Amelia County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Amelia County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.