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.
Ensure your family has coverage
Even with rates near state average, uninsured residents face delayed care and emergency-room visits. Check your coverage options at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to find plans that fit your needs.
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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.