Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry 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
Henry County Mental Health Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Henry County, Virginia.
Henry County has 24 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 46 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 70.9 years, shorter than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 24.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points reflect health outcomes and provider capacity as recorded in federal datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Henry County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Henry County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.