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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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.