Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Virginia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.8 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Lee County Trails National Figures
Health data brief for Lee County, Virginia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Life expectancy in Lee County is 71.9 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. According to 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release, 21.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Clinical provider ratios also show differences from national medians; there are 32 primary care providers and 161 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national medians are 70 and 250, respectively. The county's uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. These figures are derived from combined HHS and Census Bureau datasets. Explore state-level data.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.