Charles City County Health Data

Charles City County, Virginia

Health Score

43/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

45

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Charles City County, Virginia

Charles City life expectancy near national average

Charles City residents live to 75.9 years on average, about 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years. More than 1 in 5 report poor or fair health, placing the county's health burden slightly above the national median.

Slightly above Virginia's health average

Charles City's 75.9-year life expectancy edges above Virginia's 75.1-year average, placing it in the state's healthier tier. However, its 21.1% poor/fair health rate suggests underlying wellness challenges despite this modest life expectancy advantage.

Health profile mixed versus nearby areas

Charles City's 75.9-year life expectancy surpasses Buckingham (74.8 years) and Caroline (74.9 years) but trails Campbell (76.5 years). Its 11.4% uninsured rate is the highest among nearby counties and well above the state average of 7.9%, signaling healthcare access barriers.

Moderate care capacity strained by uninsurance

Charles City provides 15 primary care providers and 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—reasonable numbers for basic care. Yet the county's 11.4% uninsured rate—the highest in this cluster—limits many residents' ability to access these available services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Charles City County, VA?
Charles City County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #93 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.
What is the life expectancy in Charles City County?
Life expectancy in Charles City County is 75.9 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Charles City County above the state average.
How does Charles City County health compare to the Virginia average?
Charles City County's health score of 43/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Charles City County?
Key health factors for Charles City County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 45:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Charles City County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Charles City County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Charles City County?
Charles City County's health score of 43/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. The uninsured rate of 11.4% 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.

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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.