Covington city Health Data
Covington city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
343
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
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 Covington city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Covington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Covington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Covington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Covington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Covington city nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Covington City tracks lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Covington city, Virginia.
Covington city reports a life expectancy of 69.1 years, which is lower than the Virginia state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio in the city is 343 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. About 19.4% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a higher rate than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, which is lower than the state mark of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 53 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. These data points reflect information from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore state-level data for Virginia.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Covington city, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Covington city.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.