Culpeper County Health Data
Culpeper County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
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 Culpeper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Culpeper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Culpeper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Culpeper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Culpeper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Culpeper County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Culpeper County primary care provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Culpeper County, Virginia.
Culpeper County has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 77.0 years, matching the national figure of 77 years and exceeding the state figure of 75.1 years. About 17.8% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.9%, which is higher than the state rate of 7.9% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 215 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These health metrics are provided by the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.