Hampton city Health Data

Hampton city, Virginia

Health Score

61/100

Average

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

37

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

387

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hampton city, Virginia

Hampton matches national health norms

At 74.6 years, Hampton City residents live about 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.0 years. The 18.3% poor or fair health rate reflects typical urban disadvantages: concentrated poverty, limited preventive care, and chronic disease burden.

Below Virginia's health baseline

Hampton's 74.6-year life expectancy lags Virginia's 75.1-year average by just 0.5 years, positioning it slightly below state norms. The city's urban structure and economic diversity provide some health infrastructure advantages over rural counties.

Urban advantage over rural peers

Hampton (74.6 years) outperforms rural neighbors Grayson (74.6 years, same) and Greensville (71.4), but trails more affluent areas like Goochland (80.2). The city's provider network—387 mental health providers per 100,000—demonstrates urban healthcare concentration.

Urban infrastructure, persistent gaps

Hampton's 6.1% uninsured rate is better than Virginia's 7.9%, but 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents leave gaps in underserved neighborhoods. The city's strength in mental health (387 providers per 100K) masks disparities in geographic access.

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Even in a city with strong provider networks, 1 in 16 Hampton residents lack insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or call your city health department to find coverage that connects you to providers close to home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hampton city, VA?
Hampton city has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #57 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Hampton city?
Life expectancy in Hampton city is 74.6 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Hampton city below the state average.
How does Hampton city health compare to the Virginia average?
Hampton city's health score of 61/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Hampton city?
Key health factors for Hampton city include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 387:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hampton city a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Hampton city has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Hampton city healthier than the Virginia average?
Hampton city's health score of 61/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Hampton city has better primary care access (37:1 ratio) than the state average (59:1).

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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.