Louisa County Health Data

Louisa County, Virginia

Health Score

64/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

10

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Louisa County, Virginia

Below-average life expectancy profile

Louisa County's 75.9-year life expectancy falls short of the U.S. average of 78.2 years by 2.3 years. At 16.1% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits near the national average, indicating moderate health concerns.

Slightly above state average

Louisa's 75.9-year life expectancy edges ahead of Virginia's 75.1-year state average by 0.8 years, placing the county marginally above the state norm. The county ranks in the middle of Virginia's health performance spectrum.

Moderate performance regionally

Louisa's 16.1% poor/fair health rate sits between healthier King George (15.8%) and less healthy King William (17.6%), placing it in the regional middle range. The county's outcomes reflect typical rural Virginia health challenges.

Limited primary care availability

Louisa faces significant provider constraints with just 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the region's typical 22-37 range. With an 8.2% uninsured rate near Virginia's 7.9% average, residents struggle to access the limited care available.

Bridge the care access gap

Louisa's scarcity of primary care providers makes health insurance even more critical—uninsured residents face especially difficult barriers. Check Healthcare.gov now to secure coverage and connect with available mental health resources (54 per 100K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Louisa County, VA?
Louisa County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #50 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.
What is the life expectancy in Louisa County?
Life expectancy in Louisa County is 75.9 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Louisa County above the state average.
How does Louisa County health compare to the Virginia average?
Louisa County's health score of 64/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Louisa County?
Key health factors for Louisa County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (8.2%), and primary care physician access (10:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Louisa County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Louisa County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Louisa County healthier than the Virginia average?
Louisa County's health score of 64/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Louisa County has better primary care access (10:1 ratio) than the state average (59:1).

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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.