Middlesex County Health Data
Middlesex County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Middlesex County, Virginia
Life expectancy lags behind national peers
Middlesex residents live an average of 73.5 years, more than 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 17.6% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county sits above the national median, suggesting chronic health challenges that deserve attention.
Among Virginia's healthier challenges
Middlesex ranks below the Virginia average of 75.1 years for life expectancy, a gap of 1.6 years that reflects broader health disparities in the region. The county's 11.2% uninsured rate exceeds Virginia's 7.9% state average, leaving more residents without consistent healthcare access.
Primary care access needs strengthening
Middlesex has just 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—roughly half the supply found in neighboring Nelson County (81 per 100K). Mental health support is relatively robust at 73 providers per 100,000, though broader primary care capacity remains the critical gap.
Healthcare access remains the daily barrier
Nearly 1 in 9 Middlesex residents (11.2%) lack health insurance, making routine preventive care less accessible for vulnerable families. The shortage of primary care providers compounds this challenge, forcing residents to travel farther for basic medical services.
Coverage options are within reach
If you're uninsured in Middlesex County, Virginia's Medicaid and federal ACA marketplace offer pathways to coverage regardless of income or employment. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore plans and financial assistance programs available to you 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.