Dinwiddie County Health Data
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.3 per 100K
Dentists
14.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.8
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 Dinwiddie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dinwiddie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dinwiddie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dinwiddie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dinwiddie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dinwiddie County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dinwiddie County Mental Health Provider Ratios Trailing National Median
Health data brief for Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Dinwiddie County reports 25 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is ten times lower than the national median of 250 providers. This data point represents the county's largest deviation from state and national norms. Primary care availability is similarly distinct, with 14 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 74.7 years, close to the Virginia state figure of 75.1 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 19.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. The county's uninsured rate of 7.2% is lower than the state figure of 7.9% and the national figure of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie 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.