Lunenburg County Health Data
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lunenburg County, Virginia
Life expectancy lags national average
Lunenburg residents live to an average of 74.0 years, about 6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 80 years. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, reflecting significant challenges in the county's overall health profile.
Below Virginia's health performance
At 74.0 years, Lunenburg's life expectancy trails Virginia's state average of 75.1 years, placing the county among lower-performing regions statewide. The county's 10.8% uninsured rate is also above Virginia's 7.9% average, leaving more residents without coverage.
Rural health access challenges
Lunenburg has only 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a significant shortage compared to urban neighbors like Lynchburg (127 per 100K) or Manassas (96 per 100K). Mental health provider availability at 83 per 100K is middling, but the lack of primary care remains a critical bottleneck.
Limited doctors, high uninsured rates
With fewer primary care doctors per capita and 10.8% of residents uninsured, Lunenburg residents often face long waits or travel distances for routine care. The combination leaves many managing chronic conditions without regular preventive check-ups.
Health coverage options await
If you're among the uninsured in Lunenburg, Virginia's marketplace offers qualified health plans yearround. Visit Virginia.gov or Healthcare.gov to explore coverage options, subsidies, and enrollment deadlines that may reduce your costs.
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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.