Brunswick County Health Data
Brunswick County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Brunswick County, Virginia
Brunswick County in serious health crisis
At 72.7 years, Brunswick County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 3.7 years, and nearly 1 in 4 residents (23.8%) report poor or fair health—far above the national 18%. These figures point to a population facing severe, sustained health challenges.
Among Virginia's worst health performers
Brunswick County's 72.7-year life expectancy falls 2.4 years below Virginia's 75.1-year average, ranking it among the state's lowest-performing regions. The 23.8% poor/fair health rate is nearly double some peer counties, indicating concentrated health burdens.
Scarce primary care in struggling community
Brunswick County's 25 primary care providers per 100,000 is among the lowest in its peer group, while 89 mental health providers per 100,000 suggests over-reliance on crisis services. This imbalance—too few primary care physicians, more mental health crisis capacity—reflects reactive rather than preventive healthcare.
High uninsured rates, low provider access
At 9.4%, Brunswick County's uninsured rate exceeds Virginia's 7.9% average, and the sparse primary care network (25 per 100,000) means many residents struggle to find routine medical care. This combination—gaps in coverage plus scarce providers—creates a perfect storm for delayed diagnoses and preventable health crises.
Secure coverage and seek primary care
If you're uninsured in Brunswick County, reaching healthcare.gov and enrolling in a plan is urgent. Prioritize plans with robust primary care access—preventive medicine and early intervention are essential to reversing Brunswick's health decline.
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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.