Halifax County Health Data
Halifax County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 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
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Halifax County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Halifax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Halifax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Halifax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Halifax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Halifax County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Reported Poor Health Rates Elevated in Halifax County
Health data brief for Halifax County, Virginia.
At 22.1%, the rate of residents reporting poor or fair health in Halifax County is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.1 years, compared to the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. For medical access, there are 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70. The mental health provider ratio is 126 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.