Lunenburg County Health Data
Lunenburg County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Lunenburg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lunenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lunenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lunenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lunenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lunenburg County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lunenburg County Primary Care Provider Concentration Significantly Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Lunenburg County, Virginia.
In Lunenburg County, data shows only 17 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the rates observed across much of Virginia. Mental health services show a similar pattern, with 83 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 74.0 years, which is shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 10.8% of the population lacks health insurance, compared to 7.9% statewide and 10% nationally. Reports indicate that 22.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures reflect the current state of clinical availability and health outcomes in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg 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.