Lynchburg city Health Data
Lynchburg city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
756
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 126.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.3
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 Lynchburg city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lynchburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lynchburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lynchburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lynchburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lynchburg 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
Lynchburg Mental Health Provider Rates Triple the National Median
Health data brief for Lynchburg city, Virginia.
Lynchburg city reports 756 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than three times the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also higher than national norms, with 127 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Lynchburg is 73.5 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 7.0% of the population is uninsured, slightly lower than the state rate of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. About 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The data highlights the specific provider landscape and health status of this independent city. Explore state-level data.
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.