Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Virginia
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Greene County, Virginia
Greene nears national health standard
At 78.3 years, Greene County residents approach the U.S. life expectancy average of 78.0 years. The 17.0% poor or fair health rating sits near national norms, suggesting moderate access challenges typical of rural Virginia.
Slightly above Virginia's baseline
Greene's 78.3-year life expectancy edges past Virginia's 75.1-year average by 3.2 years, placing it in the upper-middle tier of state health outcomes. The county's stable health profile outperforms many neighboring Appalachian areas.
Outperforms nearby mountain counties
Greene's 78.3 years substantially surpasses neighbors Grayson (74.6) and Giles (72.2), reflecting better infrastructure and economic diversification. However, it lags Goochland (80.2), indicating room for improvement in provider capacity.
Limited primary care, strong mental health
With 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Greene faces gaps in routine care capacity. However, 117 mental health providers per 100,000 residents and an 8.8% uninsured rate show the county has prioritized behavioral health access.
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Nearly 1 in 11 Greene County residents lack coverage, risking catastrophic bills for urgent care. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department to explore affordable plans before an emergency forces costly choices.
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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.