Henrico County Health Data
Henrico County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
422
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Henrico County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henrico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henrico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henrico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henrico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henrico 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
Henrico County Primary Care Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Henrico County, Virginia.
Henrico County features 105 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 422 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 6.8%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 15.4%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 77.2 years, slightly higher than the national average of 77 years and longer than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and federal provider databases. 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.