Louisa County Health Data
Louisa County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
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 Louisa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Louisa County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios Significantly Lower in Louisa County
Health data brief for Louisa County, Virginia.
Louisa County has 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is seven times lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also significantly lower at 54 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, the county life expectancy is 75.9 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Louisa is 8.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Louisa County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Louisa County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.