Bristol city Health Data
Bristol city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.5 per 100K
Dentists
17.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.6
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 Bristol city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bristol city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bristol city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bristol city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bristol city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bristol city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Bristol City Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Bristol city, Virginia.
Life expectancy in Bristol city is 71.7 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. This 3.4-year difference from the state average is the most distinctive data point for this locality. The poor or fair health rate is 21.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The city’s uninsured rate is 7.9%, matching the state average and lower than the national 10%. Regarding clinical resources, the city has 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 137 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on current reports from the CDC and HHS. Learn more at the CDC County Health Rankings.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bristol city, 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 Bristol city.
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.