Lexington city Health Data
Lexington city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
850
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
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 Lexington city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lexington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lexington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lexington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lexington city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lexington city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lexington Mental Health Provider Concentration Exceeds Benchmarks
Health data brief for Lexington city, Virginia.
Lexington city features a mental health provider ratio of 850 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density is the city's most distinct health-related metric. The uninsured rate in Lexington is 4.0%, which is exactly half the state average of 7.9% and significantly lower than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the city is 78.7 years, exceeding both the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 14.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care providers was not available for this location. 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.