Hanover County Health Data
Hanover County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
228
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.6 per 100K
Dentists
15.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Hanover County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hanover 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
Hanover County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Hanover County, Virginia.
Hanover County reports an uninsured rate of 5.6%. This is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of approximately 10%. Data from the CDC County Health Rankings also shows that life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, which is longer than the state-level figure of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. For clinical care access, the county has 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability stands at 228 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 14.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the region. 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.