King and Queen County Health Data
King and Queen County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 King and Queen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | King and Queen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | King and Queen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | King and Queen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | King and Queen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare King and Queen 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
Sparse Primary Care Access in King and Queen County
Health data brief for King and Queen County, Virginia.
King and Queen County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 30 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider data, sourced from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, highlights a significant difference in local clinical availability compared to broader national figures. The county’s life expectancy is recorded at 73.7 years, lower than the Virginia state figure of 75.1 years and the national mark of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the rate of residents reporting poor or fair health stands at 21.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.9% but slightly lower than the national figure of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in King and Queen County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in King and Queen County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.