Middlesex County Health Data
Middlesex County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.1 per 100K
Dentists
37.1
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 Middlesex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Middlesex County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Middlesex County
Health data brief for Middlesex County, Virginia.
Middlesex County has 73 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data show a life expectancy of 73.5 years, compared to the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.2%, which is higher than the state figure of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 17.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. There are 37 primary care providers per 100,000 people, roughly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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, 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.