Fauquier County Health Data
Fauquier County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Fauquier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fauquier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fauquier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fauquier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fauquier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fauquier County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fair Health Rates Lower Than National Standards in Fauquier
Health data brief for Fauquier County, Virginia.
Fourteen percent of residents in Fauquier County report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national figure. Life expectancy in the county is 79.0 years, exceeding the state figure of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. For medical access, 7.0% of the population is uninsured, compared to the state figure of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. Provider availability data indicates there are 45 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, the county has 134 mental health providers for every 100,000 people, whereas the national median is 250. These metrics provide a snapshot of health conditions and professional access in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.