Lancaster County Health Data

Lancaster County has a health score of 51/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #76 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.

Life expectancy in Lancaster County is 75.3 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Lancaster County above the state average.

Lancaster County's health score of 51/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Lancaster County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 101:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 51/100 ("Below Average"), Lancaster County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lancaster County's health score of 51/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. The uninsured rate of 10.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.