Appomattox County Health Data
Appomattox County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.2 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 Appomattox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Appomattox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Appomattox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Appomattox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Appomattox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Appomattox 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
Poor and Fair Health Rates Elevated in Appomattox County Residents
Health data brief for Appomattox County, Virginia.
In Appomattox County, 20.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. This occurs in a county where the life expectancy is 77.2 years, which is longer than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, higher than the Virginia state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Clinical data shows that the county has 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The ratio for mental health providers is 59 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures are reported annually to track local and regional health trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Appomattox 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 Appomattox 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.