Mecklenburg County Health Data
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.6
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 Mecklenburg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mecklenburg County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One-Fifth of Mecklenburg Residents Report Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
In Mecklenburg County, 21.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, higher than the state average of 7.9% but slightly lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare providers, there are 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 131 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These data points provide a statistical overview of local health status and clinical resources. 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.