Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
41.0
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cumberland County mental health provider ratio tracks lower than national median
Health data brief for Cumberland County, Virginia.
Cumberland County has 71 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio of 31 per 100,000 is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and slightly lower than the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 18.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, lower than the state figure of 7.9% and the national figure of 10%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES. Explore state-level data for Virginia.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.