Giles County Health Data

Giles County, Virginia

Health Score

52/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.2 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

48

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

43

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Giles County, Virginia

Giles lags on life expectancy

Residents of Giles County live an average of 72.2 years—nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 78.0 years. The county's 17.2% poor or fair health rating matches national patterns of rural health challenges, where limited hospital capacity and provider shortages compound chronic disease burden.

Bottom quartile among Virginia counties

At 72.2 years, Giles ranks among the lowest in Virginia, where the state average is 75.1 years. This 2.9-year gap signals that residents face steeper health barriers than most other Virginians.

Grayson and Halifax face steeper odds

Among neighboring Appalachian counties, Grayson (74.6 years) and Halifax (72.1 years) show similar challenges. Giles sits in the middle of this cluster, though all three trail state and national averages significantly.

Primary care access is thin on ground

With only 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Giles has roughly half the provider density found in better-served counties. At 7.1% uninsured, the county sits slightly below Virginia's 7.9% average, but those with insurance often must travel significant distances for routine care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Giles County, VA?
Giles County has a health score of 52/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #75 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Giles County?
Life expectancy in Giles County is 72.2 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Giles County below the state average.
How does Giles County health compare to the Virginia average?
Giles County's health score of 52/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 72.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Giles County?
Key health factors for Giles County include: life expectancy (72.2 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Giles County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 52/100 ("Below Average"), Giles County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Giles County?
Giles County's health score of 52/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.