Lancaster County Health Data
Lancaster County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
per 100K residents
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 Lancaster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lancaster County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lancaster County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Lancaster County, Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Lancaster County is 10.3%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. This metric represents the most significant departure from state norms for the county. Data from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System shows a primary care provider ratio of 37 per 100,000 and a mental health provider ratio of 101 per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. The life expectancy for Lancaster residents is 75.3 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.