Goochland County Health Data
Goochland County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.3%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.6 per 100K
Dentists
23.4
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 Goochland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Goochland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Goochland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Goochland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 10.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Goochland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Goochland County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Goochland County Records Low Uninsured Rate Relative to State Average
Health data brief for Goochland County, Virginia.
Only 3.9% of residents in Goochland County lack health insurance, a figure well below the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 80.2 years, which exceeds both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The data shows that 12.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. For medical access, there are 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 118 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Goochland County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Goochland County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.