Falls Church city Health Data
Falls Church city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
297
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1662
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
9.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 296.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Falls Church city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Falls Church city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Falls Church city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 6.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 10.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Falls Church city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 78.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 15.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Falls Church city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Falls Church 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
Falls Church city Records Uninsured Rate Well Below State Levels
Health data brief for Falls Church city, Virginia.
In Falls Church city, the uninsured rate is 3.9%, which is less than half of the Virginia state figure of 7.9% and much lower than the national figure of 10%. This rate of coverage is the most distinctive data point for the city. Provider availability is also high, with 297 primary care physicians and 1,662 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which far exceed the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy is reported at 78.3 years, which is higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national figure of 77 years. Only 9.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Falls Church city, 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 Falls Church city.
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.