Chesterfield County Health Data
Chesterfield County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
267
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Chesterfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chesterfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chesterfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chesterfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chesterfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chesterfield 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
Chesterfield County adults report lower rates of poor health than national median
Health data brief for Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Adults in Chesterfield County report poor or fair health at a rate of 14.3%, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, which is higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.0%, tracking lower than both the state measure of 7.9% and the national mark of 10%. Access to clinical care includes 81 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also higher than the national median of 250, reaching 267 providers per 100,000 residents. Data collected by the Census and CDC provide these figures for analysis. Explore state-level data for Virginia for comparison.
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.