Newport News city Health Data

Newport News city has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #73 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 Newport News city is 74.2 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Newport News city below the state average.

Newport News city's health score of 53/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Newport News city include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (57:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 222:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Newport News city faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Newport News city's health score of 53/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.