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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Isle of Wight County, VA?
Isle of Wight County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #27 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 Isle of Wight County?
Life expectancy in Isle of Wight County is 76.8 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Isle of Wight County above the state average.
How does Isle of Wight County health compare to the Virginia average?
Isle of Wight County's health score of 74/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Isle of Wight County?
Key health factors for Isle of Wight County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 69:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Isle of Wight County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Isle of Wight County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Isle of Wight County healthier than the Virginia average?
Isle of Wight County's health score of 74/100 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. Isle of Wight County has better primary care access (41:1 ratio) than the state average (59:1).

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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.