Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 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
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | 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) | 58.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.1 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 Carroll 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
Carroll County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Carroll County, Virginia.
Carroll County reports 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 70. This contrasts with the county’s mental health provider ratio of 58 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 74.5 years, compared to a state average of 75.1 years and a national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 20.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Carroll County is 9.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but slightly lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the distribution of healthcare professionals and health outcomes within the county relative to Virginia and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.