Augusta County Health Data
Augusta County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.9 per 100K
Dentists
20.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.3
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 Augusta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Augusta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Augusta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Augusta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Augusta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Augusta County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Augusta County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Augusta County, Virginia.
At 78.0 years, life expectancy in Augusta County is higher than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity metric represents the most distinct data point for the county. Other indicators show that 16.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national median of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 7.4%, compared to the state average of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. Regarding clinical care access, there are 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 84 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on data from the CDC County Health Rankings and HHS provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.