Bland County Health Data

Bland County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #37 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Bland County is 75.5 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Bland County above the state average.

Bland County's health score of 68/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Bland County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 81:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Bland County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Bland County's health score of 68/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.