Caroline County Health Data
Caroline County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.6 per 100K
Dentists
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 Caroline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caroline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caroline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caroline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caroline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caroline County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Numbers in Caroline County Trail National Median
Health data brief for Caroline County, Virginia.
Caroline County has 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The county also reports 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. Health outcomes show a life expectancy of 74.9 years, which is slightly lower than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 18.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 8.0%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 7.9% and lower than the national average of 10%. These figures provide a comparison of local health resources and outcomes against state and national statistics for this region of Virginia. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Caroline 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 Caroline 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.