Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.8 per 100K
Dentists
14.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene 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
Life Expectancy in Greene County Surpasses State Average
Health data brief for Greene County, Virginia.
Residents of Greene County have a life expectancy of 78.3 years, which is higher than both the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, exceeding the state average of 7.9% but remaining below the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the county has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 117 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 17.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Greene 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 Greene 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.