Gloucester County Health Data
Gloucester County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.1 per 100K
Dentists
12.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Gloucester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gloucester County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gloucester County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Gloucester County, Virginia.
Primary care provider availability in Gloucester County stands at 46 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The ratio of mental health providers is 222 per 100,000 residents, closer to the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 76.1 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is nearly equal to the Virginia average of 7.9% and lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.