Mathews County Health Data
Mathews County, Virginia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
117.4
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 Mathews County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mathews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mathews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mathews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mathews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mathews County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Mathews County Reports Lower Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Mathews County, Virginia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Mathews County reports that 14.1% of residents are in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.2%, lower than both the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Provider availability includes 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70, and 118 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures provide a baseline for resident health and medical service availability. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Mathews 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 Mathews 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 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.