Giles County Health Data
Giles County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.1
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 Giles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Giles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Giles County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Giles County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Giles County, Virginia.
In Giles County, there are 43 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Regarding other medical services, the county has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 7.1%, which is lower than Virginia's statewide average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Data shows a life expectancy of 72.2 years, while the state average is 75.1 years and the national average is approximately 77 years. Additionally, 17.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. 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.