Chesapeake city Health Data
Chesapeake city, Virginia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
210
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Chesapeake city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chesapeake city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chesapeake city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chesapeake city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chesapeake city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chesapeake city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Chesapeake city uninsured rate tracks lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Chesapeake city, Virginia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
The uninsured rate in Chesapeake city is 6.8%, which is lower than the Virginia state measure of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents of the city have a life expectancy of 76.9 years, which is higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and approximately equivalent to the national figure of 77 years. Adult health reports show that 16.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a figure that is slightly lower than the national level of 17%. In terms of clinical care, there are 78 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the city has 210 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology for more details.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.