Danville city Health Data
Danville city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
414
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
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 Danville city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Danville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Danville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Danville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 11.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Danville city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Danville city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Danville Residents Face Significant Life Expectancy Gap Compared to State
Health data brief for Danville city, Virginia.
In Danville city, life expectancy is recorded at 68.3 years, a figure that is nearly seven years lower than the Virginia state figure of 75.1 years and approximately nine years lower than the national figure of 77 years. This gap in longevity is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 26.5%, which is notably higher than the national figure of 17%. While the city reports a primary care provider ratio of 111 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70, other health indicators show divergence from broader trends. For instance, the uninsured rate in the city stands at 8.4%, compared to the state figure of 7.9%. Data from the mental health provider sector shows 414 providers per 100,000 residents, roughly double the national median of 250. 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.