James City County Health Data
James City County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
442
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
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 James City County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | James City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | James City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | James City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | James City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare James City 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
James City County Life Expectancy Reaches 81.1 Years
Health data brief for James City County, Virginia.
James City County reports a life expectancy of 81.1 years. This is longer than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 13.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Provider access includes 111 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. There are 442 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. These figures are based on the latest available reporting from federal health databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in James City County, Virginia
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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.