Grayson County Health Data
Grayson County, Virginia
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grayson County, Virginia
Grayson struggles on multiple fronts
At 74.6 years, Grayson County residents live 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.0 years. The county's 24.1% poor or fair health rate—among the highest nationally—signals widespread chronic disease and limited access to preventive care.
Poorest health outcomes in Virginia
Grayson's 74.6-year life expectancy and 24.1% poor health rate rank among Virginia's worst. The 0.5-year deficit versus the state average masks deeper disparities in hospital access and specialist availability.
Appalachian health crisis shared
Grayson's struggles mirror those of neighboring Halifax (72.1 years) and Greensville (71.4 years), creating a regional health equity challenge. All three counties face persistent primary care shortages and higher disease burden.
Severe provider shortage compounds crisis
With only 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Grayson faces the steepest provider shortage among these counties—less than one-third of better-served areas. At 7.2% uninsured, the gap compounds: those without insurance and those with it alike struggle to access timely care.
Coverage is your first defense
In a county with limited providers, having insurance speeds access to the care available. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit healthcare.gov to find coverage options that help you reach providers quickly.
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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.