Emporia city Health Data
Emporia city, Virginia
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.8 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
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
458
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Emporia city, Virginia
Critical health disparities in small city
Emporia residents average 66.8 years—9.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—representing one of Virginia's shortest life expectancies. Over one-quarter (28.1%) report poor or fair health, far exceeding the national 18% and indicating severe health burdens.
Second-lowest life expectancy in state
Emporia's 66.8-year life expectancy ranks among the worst in Virginia, trailing the state average by 8.3 years. Only Danville city shows lower life expectancy, with Emporia's 28.1% poor/fair health rate the highest across Virginia's jurisdictions.
Severe health crisis distinct in region
Emporia's 66.8-year life expectancy is dramatically lower than surrounding counties like Dinwiddie (74.7 years) and Dickenson (71.9 years). The city's 28.1% poor/fair health rate dramatically exceeds all regional peers, signaling concentrated health vulnerability.
Primary care desert with mental health paradox
Emporia reports no available primary care provider data, creating a critical access gap for routine medical care and chronic disease management. At 8.4% uninsured and 458 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the city faces a mismatch between capacity and primary care needs.
Coverage is essential for your survival
Over one in twelve Emporia residents lack health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to catastrophic medical costs and delayed care. Reach out to Virginia's health marketplace or local community health centers immediately to explore coverage options that fit your situation.
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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.