Buckingham County Health Data

Buckingham County has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #104 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Buckingham County is 74.8 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Buckingham County below the state average.

Buckingham County's health score of 39/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Buckingham County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (12:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 65:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Buckingham County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Buckingham County's health score of 39/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. The uninsured rate of 10.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.