King George County Health Data
King George County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.8 per 100K
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 King George County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | King George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | King George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | King George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | King George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare King George 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
Low Primary Care Availability Noted in King George County
Health data brief for King George County, Virginia.
In King George County, the primary care provider ratio is 22 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System also indicates a mental health provider ratio of 74 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, the county reports a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is higher than both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.4%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in King George 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 George 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.