Arlington County Health Data
Arlington County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Arlington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Arlington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 12.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Arlington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 10.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Arlington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Arlington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 10.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Arlington County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Arlington County Reports One of the Lowest Uninsured Rates in Virginia
Health data brief for Arlington County, Virginia.
Arlington County has an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is significantly lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. The county also records a life expectancy of 83.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 12.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Regarding provider access, the county has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 288 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. These metrics highlight specific variations in health coverage and resident longevity across the commonwealth. 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.