Bedford County Health Data
Bedford County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.7
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 Bedford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bedford 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
Bedford County Primary Care Ratios Lead National Medians
Health data brief for Bedford County, Virginia.
Primary care provider availability in Bedford County stands at 75 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical care ratio is the county's most distinctive metric relative to national norms. Other health data shows a life expectancy of 77.0 years, which matches the national average and is higher than the state average of 75.1 years. About 15.5% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 7.9%. For mental health, the county has 125 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a statistical overview of local healthcare access and outcomes. Access the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.