Nelson County Health Data

Nelson County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #65 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.

Life expectancy in Nelson County is 76.7 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Nelson County above the state average.

Nelson County's health score of 56/100 is equal to the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Nelson County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (12.2%), and primary care physician access (81:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 136:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Nelson County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Nelson County's health score of 56/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. The uninsured rate of 12.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.