Fairfax County Health Data
Fairfax County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
84.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
84.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
275
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Fairfax County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fairfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 14.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fairfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fairfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fairfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 12.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fairfax County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fairfax County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Fairfax County, Virginia.
Fairfax County residents have a life expectancy of 84.5 years, a figure that is significantly higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. This longevity is the county's most distinct health indicator. Additionally, only 11.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. The county's uninsured rate of 7.6% is also lower than the state figure of 7.9% and the national figure of 10%. Provider availability includes 111 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents and 275 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both exceeding the national medians of 70 and 250. Review the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.