Mathews County Health Data

Mathews County, Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Mathews County, Virginia

Solid life expectancy, excellent insurance

Mathews County residents live to an average of 75.8 years, just under the U.S. average of 80 years, with only 14.1% reporting poor or fair health. The county's 7.2% uninsured rate is the lowest in this dataset, indicating strong coverage protection.

Above Virginia average on both fronts

Mathews's 75.8-year life expectancy exceeds Virginia's 75.1-year average, and its 7.2% uninsured rate beats the state average of 7.9%. The county combines healthy outcomes with nearly universal coverage, a rare combination.

Moderate providers, excellent coverage

Mathews has 35 primary care and 118 mental health providers per 100,000—moderate availability compared to urban peers but solid for a smaller county. Combined with the lowest uninsured rate in the group, Mathews residents have good conditions for accessing care.

Health security with reasonable access

Almost all Mathews residents have insurance, and the county maintains adequate primary care capacity for prevention and routine treatment. The combination supports low rates of poor health perception and preventable complications.

Lead the way with full coverage

Mathews County's 7.2% uninsured rate is the state's best in this group—a model of health security. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov to close your coverage gap and join your neighbors in this county's health success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mathews County, VA?
Mathews County has a health score of 73/100, rated "Average." It ranks #31 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Mathews County?
Life expectancy in Mathews County is 75.8 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Mathews County above the state average.
How does Mathews County health compare to the Virginia average?
Mathews County's health score of 73/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Mathews County?
Key health factors for Mathews County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 118:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mathews County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 73/100 ("Average"), Mathews County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Mathews County healthier than the Virginia average?
Mathews County's health score of 73/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Mathews County has better primary care access (35:1 ratio) than the state average (59:1).

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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.