Buchanan County Health Data
Buchanan County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
85.6
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 Buchanan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Buchanan County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Buchanan County Life Expectancy Below Seventy Years
Health data brief for Buchanan County, Virginia.
Life expectancy in Buchanan County is 69.4 years, significantly lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. This gap represents the most distinctive health metric for the county. Additionally, 26.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, higher than the state average of 7.9% and nearly equal to the national 10%. Provider availability includes 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 52 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures are reported from the CDC County Health Rankings and HHS provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.