Arlington County Health Data
Arlington County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington leads U.S. on longevity
Arlington County residents live to 83.9 years—4.6 years above the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Only 12.6% report poor or fair health, well below the 17% national rate, placing Arlington among America's healthiest counties.
Virginia's healthiest jurisdiction
At 83.9 years, Arlington boasts the highest life expectancy of any Virginia county profiled here, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years by 8.8 years. The county's 12.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among Virginia's lowest, reflecting exceptional population health.
Arlington sets regional health gold standard
Arlington residents live nearly a year longer than those in nearby Alexandria (82.2 years) and substantially longer than rural Virginia peers. The county's 288 mental health providers per 100K surpasses all comparable regions, supporting comprehensive behavioral health care.
Strong infrastructure enables health equity
Arlington offers 77 primary care providers and 288 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, delivering robust urban healthcare access. At 4.8%, Arlington has Virginia's lowest uninsured rate, ensuring nearly all residents have insurance pathways to care.
Maintain comprehensive health coverage
Even in well-insured Arlington, verify your coverage remains current and adequate. Visit healthcare.gov or arlingtonva.us for annual reviews and to explore supplemental plans that enhance your family's health security.
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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.