Mecklenburg County Health Data
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
131
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Life expectancy notably below national norm
Mecklenburg residents live to an average of 73.0 years, nearly 7 years shorter than the U.S. average of 80 years. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, reflecting significant chronic disease burden.
Among Virginia's lowest-performing counties
Mecklenburg's 73.0-year life expectancy is 2.1 years below Virginia's 75.1-year average, ranking it among the state's most challenged health outcomes. Its 9.4% uninsured rate exceeds Virginia's 7.9% average, adding to health disparities.
Limited primary care, moderate mental health
Mecklenburg has 56 primary care providers per 100,000—better than rural Madison but far below urban Lynchburg or Manassas. With 131 mental health providers per 100K and higher uninsured rates, the county likely struggles with both access and affordability.
Health crisis amid coverage gaps
Mecklenburg's combination of low life expectancy, high poor health reports, and above-average uninsured rates reflects a compounding health crisis. Nearly 1 in 10 residents lack coverage while chronic disease management remains inadequate.
Coverage first step toward better health
With 9.4% uninsured and significant health challenges ahead, Mecklenburg residents should prioritize enrollment in affordable plans. Virginia's marketplace and Medicaid offer pathways to coverage; visit Healthcare.gov or Medicaid.virginia.gov today.
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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.