Charlottesville city Health Data
Charlottesville city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 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
285
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Charlottesville city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charlottesville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charlottesville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charlottesville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charlottesville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charlottesville city nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Charlottesville Mental Health Provider Density Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Charlottesville city, Virginia.
Charlottesville city reports 1,198 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio nearly five times the national median of 250. The city also has 285 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, more than four times the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Charlottesville is 78.3 years, exceeding both the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite these provider ratios, 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the city is 8.0%, slightly above the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics highlight the high concentration of healthcare providers and various health indicators in the city compared to state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
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.