Fredericksburg city Health Data
Fredericksburg city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
861
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 176.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.8
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 Fredericksburg city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fredericksburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fredericksburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fredericksburg 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) | 63.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fredericksburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fredericksburg city nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Density in Fredericksburg City
Health data brief for Fredericksburg city, Virginia.
Fredericksburg city maintains 861 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250. Professional medical presence in the city also includes 176 primary care providers per 100,000 people, more than double the national median of 70. According to the CDC, life expectancy in the city is 74.6 years, while the state figure is 75.1 years and the national average is approximately 77 years. The data shows that 8.7% of the population is uninsured, compared to 7.9% statewide and 10% nationwide. About 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national rate of 17%. These statistics provide a record of healthcare availability and health status for the city. 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.