Frederick County Health Data
Frederick County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.1
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 Frederick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Frederick | 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) | 66.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Frederick County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access Lower in Frederick County
Health data brief for Frederick County, Virginia.
Mental health provider availability in Frederick County is 102 per 100,000 residents, less than half of the national median of 250. Primary care provider access follows a similar trend, with 45 physicians per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, higher than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. According to CDC data, 16.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate nearly identical to the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, slightly higher than the state figure of 7.9% but lower than the national 10%. These metrics reflect the health status and clinical service levels recorded in the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Frederick County, 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 Frederick County.
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.