New Kent County Health Data
New Kent County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.3 per 100K
Dentists
20.7
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 New Kent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | New Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | New Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | New Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | New Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare New Kent County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in New Kent County
Health data brief for New Kent County, Virginia.
New Kent County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 77.3 years, higher than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. Roughly 12.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate sits at 7.5%, compared to 7.9% across Virginia and 10% nationally. There are 145 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. 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.