Dinwiddie County Health Data
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Life expectancy approaches national average
Dinwiddie residents live to 74.7 years—just 1.7 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. About one in five residents (19.5%) reports poor or fair health, better than the national 18%, suggesting relatively strong health status in this rural county.
Near-average health within state
Dinwiddie's life expectancy of 74.7 years sits just 0.4 years below Virginia's 75.1-year average, placing it solidly in the middle of state health rankings. The county's 19.5% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with statewide patterns.
Regional health leader among peers
Dinwiddie's 74.7-year life expectancy outperforms Dickenson (71.9 years) and Essex (73.0 years), and its 19.5% poor/fair health rate is better than most neighboring jurisdictions. The county represents a relative bright spot in rural Southside Virginia health outcomes.
Limited providers despite relatively good health
Dinwiddie has only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 25 mental health providers per 100,000—both well below state averages. At 7.2% uninsured, the county's coverage rate slightly exceeds Virginia's average, but provider scarcity limits access to available insurance.
Protect your health with insurance
While Dinwiddie's uninsured rate is lower than many rural counties, 7.2% of residents still lack coverage. Check Virginia's healthcare marketplace to ensure you have insurance protection for routine care, emergencies, and chronic disease management.
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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.