Emporia city Health Data
Emporia city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
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 Emporia city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Emporia city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Emporia city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Emporia city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 12.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Emporia city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Emporia 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
Emporia city Life Expectancy Significantly Lower Than Virginia Average
Health data brief for Emporia city, Virginia.
The most distinctive data point for Emporia city is its life expectancy of 66.8 years, which is more than eight years shorter than the Virginia state figure of 75.1 years and ten years shorter than the national figure of 77 years. Health status reports also differ from national trends, with 28.1% of residents reporting poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. While primary care provider data is not available for this location, mental health provider availability is reported at 458 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The city's uninsured rate is 8.4%, which is slightly higher than the state figure of 7.9% but remains 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.