Henry County Health Data

Henry County, Virginia

Health Score

28/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.9 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Henry County, Virginia

Henry County faces severe health crisis

At 70.9 years, Henry County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 75.5 years by 4.6 years—a gap rivaling the deadliest American counties. Nearly 25% report poor or fair health, one of the highest rates in the nation.

Virginia's life expectancy leader must act

Henry County's 70.9-year life expectancy lags Virginia's state average of 75.1 years by a stark 4.2 years, making it one of Virginia's healthiest-to-least-healthy divides. The 24.9% poor/fair health rate signals a county in distress.

Worst outcomes in its region by far

Henry County's 70.9-year life expectancy severely underperforms neighboring Highland County (78.9 years) and Isle of Wight (76.8 years). Its 8.4% uninsured rate, while moderate, masks deeper access and health equity challenges.

Critical shortage of mental health care

Henry County has only 46 primary care providers and just 24 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among Virginia's lowest densities. This scarcity of behavioral health services may amplify chronic disease burden and despair.

Henry County: breaking the cycle

Henry County's health crisis demands urgent action: secure insurance, seek preventive care, and demand better provider access. Call Virginia Medicaid at 1-800-432-5924 or visit healthcare.gov to explore all options—your life may depend on it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Henry County, VA?
Henry County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #127 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 Henry County?
Life expectancy in Henry County is 70.9 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Henry County below the state average.
How does Henry County health compare to the Virginia average?
Henry County's health score of 28/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 70.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Henry County?
Key health factors for Henry County include: life expectancy (70.9 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 24:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Henry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Henry County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.9 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Henry County?
Henry County's health score of 28/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.