Dickenson County Health Data
Dickenson County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
79.0
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 Dickenson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickenson 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
Dickenson County Reports Lower Number of Primary Care Physicians
Health data brief for Dickenson County, Virginia.
Dickenson County has a primary care provider ratio of 22 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. This metric is the county's most distinct data point compared to broader benchmarks. In the mental health sector, the county reports 88 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 71.9 years, which is shorter than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 22.2% of the population, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, slightly higher than the state figure of 7.9% but lower than the national figure of 10%. Explore state-level health data.
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.