Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Virginia
Health Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clarke County, Virginia
Clarke's life expectancy edges above state
At 77.3 years, Clarke County residents live 2.2 years longer than Virginia's state average, reflecting relatively good health outcomes overall. The county's 14.2% poor or fair health rate is slightly better than the state's typical health status, though provider access remains limited.
Clarke ranks among Virginia's healthier counties
Clarke County's 77.3-year life expectancy ranks above Virginia's 75.1-year average, and its 14.2% poor health rate beats the state norm. The county's 7.8% uninsured rate is nearly at the state average of 7.9%, indicating reasonably good health coverage across the community.
Health edge over rural peer counties
Clarke County's 77.3-year life expectancy surpasses Craig County (73.8 years) and Culpeper County (77.0 years), placing it solidly in the region's healthier tier. However, with only 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Clarke faces significant provider shortages compared to larger urban counties.
Adequate coverage but thin primary care
Clarke's 7.8% uninsured rate is near the state average, so most residents have health insurance access. However, with just 34 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 91 mental health providers per 100,000, residents may face longer wait times or travel for routine care.
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Nearly 8% of Clarke County residents lack health coverage, leaving families vulnerable to medical costs. Check healthcare.gov or your state marketplace during open enrollment to explore plans with lower premiums or out-of-pocket costs.
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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.