Bland County Health Data
Bland County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.1
per 100K residents
Dentists
64.4
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 Bland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bland 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
Bland County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Bland County, Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Bland County is 6.7%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. This coverage metric is the county's most differentiated data point. Life expectancy for residents is 75.5 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. While primary care provider data is unavailable, the county has 81 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and HHS NPPES databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bland County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bland County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.