Brunswick County Health Data
Brunswick County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Brunswick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brunswick County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Poor and Fair Health Rates Reported in Brunswick County
Health data brief for Brunswick County, Virginia.
Approximately 23.8% of residents in Brunswick County report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. This health status indicator is the most distinctive data point for the county. Life expectancy is 72.7 years, which is lower than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.4%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national 10%. Access to professional care includes 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 89 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. These findings are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the HHS NPPES. Explore Virginia state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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.