Isle of Wight County Health Data
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Isle of Wight County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Isle of Wight | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Isle of Wight | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Isle of Wight | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Isle of Wight | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Isle of Wight 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
Isle of Wight Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Isle of Wight County has an uninsured rate of 6.2%. This is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 69 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, which is longer than the Virginia average of 75.1 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 16.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. These numbers characterize the health environment and clinical access of the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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.