James City County Health Data

James City County, Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in James City County, Virginia

James City among America's longest-lived

James City County's 81.1-year life expectancy ranks among the nation's highest, exceeding the U.S. average of 75.5 years by 5.6 years. Only 13.2% report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among Virginia's counties.

Virginia's longevity champion

At 81.1 years, James City's life expectancy tops Virginia's state average of 75.1 years by 6 years, leading all commonwealth counties by a wide margin. The 13.2% poor/fair health rate is the state's best.

Outperforms every peer county decisively

James City's 81.1-year life expectancy far exceeds all regional neighbors: Highland (78.9), Harrisonburg (78.2), Hanover (77.9), and Henrico (77.2). Its 6.0% uninsured rate is among the lowest in the entire state.

Abundant healthcare providers and access

James City offers 111 primary care providers and an exceptional 442 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, among Virginia's highest densities. Only 6.0% lack insurance, enabling most residents to fully utilize these robust healthcare resources.

Keep James City's success going strong

James City's exceptional 81.1-year life expectancy results from sustained access and coverage—maintain that advantage by ensuring your family has insurance. Visit healthcare.gov to review options and protect your health as James City residents do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of James City County, VA?
James City County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 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 James City County?
Life expectancy in James City County is 81.1 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making James City County above the state average.
How does James City County health compare to the Virginia average?
James City County's health score of 92/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 81.1 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect James City County?
Key health factors for James City County include: life expectancy (81.1 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (111:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 442:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is James City County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), James City County is one of the healthier counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.1 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is James City County healthier than the Virginia average?
James City County's health score of 92/100 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.

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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.