Isle of Wight County Health Data
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight meets American average health
Isle of Wight's 76.8-year life expectancy tracks close to the U.S. average of 75.5 years, about 1.3 years above. At 16.5% poor/fair health, it runs slightly above national average, suggesting moderate health challenges.
Isle of Wight outpaces Virginia baseline
Isle of Wight's 76.8-year life expectancy exceeds Virginia's state average of 75.1 years by 1.7 years. The 16.5% poor/fair health rate slightly exceeds state trends, reflecting manageable but notable chronic burden.
Middle tier among Richmond-area peers
Isle of Wight's 76.8-year life expectancy falls behind Hanover (77.9) and Henrico (77.2) but ahead of Henry County (70.9). Its 6.2% uninsured rate is competitive with Hanover and better than state average.
Primary care sparse, mental health limited
Isle of Wight has only 41 primary care providers and 69 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the state's lowest densities. At 6.2% uninsured, those with insurance can access what care exists, but availability remains a bottleneck.
Isle of Wight: strengthen your coverage
Though Isle of Wight's 6.2% uninsured rate is solid, provider shortages mean those without insurance face extra barriers. Verify your coverage at healthcare.gov and explore local health centers to overcome access constraints.
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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.