King and Queen County Health Data
King and Queen County, Virginia
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in King and Queen County, Virginia
Life expectancy gap with the nation
At 73.7 years, King and Queen County residents live about 4.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.2 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 21.2% is significantly higher than the national average of 16%, signaling persistent health challenges.
Below Virginia's health baseline
King and Queen's 73.7-year life expectancy trails Virginia's state average of 75.1 years by 1.4 years. The county ranks among Virginia's lower-performing regions in life expectancy, reflecting broader health disparities in rural areas.
Among the region's least healthy
King and Queen's 21.2% poor/fair health rate ranks it alongside Lee County as one of the region's least healthy communities. Neighboring King William County (17.6%) and King George County (15.8%) both report better health outcomes, showing variability even among adjacent counties.
Healthcare access remains stretched
With 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an uninsured rate of 9.5%—higher than Virginia's 7.9% average—many residents face barriers to care. Mental health provider data is limited, but existing primary care capacity suggests longer wait times for routine care.
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Nearly 1 in 10 King and Queen residents lack health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected medical costs. Visit Healthcare.gov or Virginia's insurance marketplace to compare plans and find subsidies you may qualify for.
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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.