Henrico County Health Data

Henrico County, Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Henrico County, Virginia

Henrico keeps pace with America's health

At 77.2 years, Henrico's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 75.5 years. The county's 15.4% poor/fair health rate runs slightly below the national average, pointing to a generally well-managed health profile.

Henrico outperforms Virginia on longevity

Henrico's 77.2-year life expectancy surpasses Virginia's state average of 75.1 years by 2.1 years. The 15.4% poor/fair health rate also beats Virginia's overall health reporting, reflecting better-than-average county outcomes.

Competitive with Hanover, outpaces Isle of Wight

Henrico's 77.2-year life expectancy trails Hanover County's 77.9 years slightly but exceeds Isle of Wight's 76.8 years. Henrico's 6.8% uninsured rate sits between Hanover's 5.6% and state average of 7.9%.

Strong provider access across specialties

Henrico offers 105 primary care providers and 422 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both well above state needs. Only 6.8% lack insurance, ensuring most residents can afford care when providers are available.

Secure coverage before health strikes

Though Henrico's 6.8% uninsured rate is better than state average, thousands remain vulnerable to medical debt. Check healthcare.gov or Virginia Medicaid to confirm your coverage and protect your family's health security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Henrico County, VA?
Henrico County has a health score of 76/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #24 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 Henrico County?
Life expectancy in Henrico County is 77.2 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Henrico County above the state average.
How does Henrico County health compare to the Virginia average?
Henrico County's health score of 76/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Henrico County?
Key health factors for Henrico County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (105:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 422:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Henrico County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 76/100 ("Excellent"), Henrico County is one of the healthier counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Henrico County healthier than the Virginia average?
Henrico County's health score of 76/100 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.

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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.