Bath County Health Data
Bath County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
48.5
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 Bath County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bath 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Bath County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Bath County, Virginia.
Bath County has 25 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability of specialized care is the county's most differentiated metric. In other categories, life expectancy in the county is 74.4 years, which is lower than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.8%, lower than the state’s 7.9% and the national 10%. While data for primary care providers is not available, the existing figures highlight differences between local and national health landscapes. All figures are reported verbatim from federal databases. Explore state-level health 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.