Craig County Health Data
Craig County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.1 per 100K
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 Craig County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Craig County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and fair health reports in Craig County exceed national levels
Health data brief for Craig County, Virginia.
Approximately 19.0% of adults in Craig County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national level of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, shorter than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. There are 41 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is currently not available for this county. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is lower than the state level of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. These figures are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and the U.S. Census Bureau. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Craig County, 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 Craig County.
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.