Harrisonburg city Health Data
Harrisonburg city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
724
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Harrisonburg city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrisonburg city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrisonburg Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Triple the National Median
Health data brief for Harrisonburg city, Virginia.
Harrisonburg city has 724 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 and the Virginia state context. The city also maintains 134 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, 13.2% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than both the state average of 7.9% and the national benchmark of 10%. The poor or fair health rate is 22.4%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the city is 78.2 years, which is longer than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent health and provider data recorded for the independent city. 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.